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Hope, New York

town · Hamilton County

At a glance

587
Population
$211,300
Median home value (all homes)
30% below U.S. median
$275,515
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,225/mo
Median rent
9% below U.S. median
$72,188
Median household income
8% below U.S. median
28.3 min
Average commute
85%
Homes with broadband
11.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 101 — 1% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing13% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost8% above
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college27 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college28 mi
High school graduates79.4%
College graduates22.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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