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Lackawanna, New York

city · Erie County

At a glance

19,753
Population
$140,700
Median home value (all homes)
54% below U.S. median
$301,755
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$872/mo
Median rent
35% below U.S. median
$52,110
Median household income
34% below U.S. median
20 min
Average commute
85.2%
Homes with broadband
87.05%
Locations with fiber available
6.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing36% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost24% 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 college2 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates86.3%
College graduates20%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city City of Lackawanna
City government of Lackawanna, NY, overseeing municipal services and development initiatives, with Economic Development opportunities, zoning updates, and public information; provides city hall services and hosts public hearings and meetings related to budgeting, civil service, and redevelopment projects.
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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