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Jamestown, New York

city · Chautauqua County

At a glance

28,188
Population
$87,700
Median home value (all homes)
71% below U.S. median
$125,764
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$759/mo
Median rent
44% below U.S. median
$43,523
Median household income
45% below U.S. median
15.2 min
Average commute
87.3%
Homes with broadband
92.54%
Locations with fiber available
9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing53% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities15% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost42% below
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 college1 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates87.2%
College graduates21.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Jamestown Department of Development
The City of Jamestown Department of Development works to support local economic growth and community improvement through various programs and partnerships. The department facilitates business development, administers funding programs, and promotes initiatives aimed at enhancing the city's overall stability and progress. It also oversees grant and loan programs designed to encourage investment and job creation.
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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