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Menands, New York

village · Albany County

At a glance

4,505
Population
$271,300
Median home value (all homes)
11% below U.S. median
$413,294
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,414/mo
Median rent
5% above U.S. median
$80,583
Median household income
3% above U.S. median
21.1 min
Average commute
89.7%
Homes with broadband
5.89%
Locations with fiber available
2.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 106 — 6% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities5% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost20% 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 college2 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates93.4%
College graduates42.5%

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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