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Machias, New York

CDP · Cattaraugus County

At a glance

751
Population
$49,600
Median home value (all homes)
84% below U.S. median
$168,000
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,102/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$74,178
Median household income
6% below U.S. median
14.8 min
Average commute
92.9%
Homes with broadband
19.69%
Locations with fiber available
3.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing66% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost44% 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 college18 mi
Nearest community college38 mi
Nearest technical college21 mi
High school graduates95.4%
College graduates6.5%

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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