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Keene, New York

town · Essex County

At a glance

710
Population
$471,400
Median home value (all homes)
55% above U.S. median
$297,848
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,575/mo
Median rent
17% above U.S. median
$93,542
Median household income
19% above U.S. median
33.4 min
Average commute
98.9%
Homes with broadband
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 125 — 25% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing73% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities10% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost27% 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 college26 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college33 mi
High school graduates94%
College graduates55.4%

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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