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Kensington, New York

village · Kings County (primary) , Nassau County

At a glance

1,189
Population
$1,550,500
Median home value (all homes)
411% above U.S. median
$971,639
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$220,625
Median household income
181% above U.S. median
41.6 min
Average commute
95.8%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
4.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 234 — 134% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing429% above
Goods & services8% above
Utilities65% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost58% 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 college1 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates95.7%
College graduates74.3%

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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