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Mexico, New York

village · Oswego County

At a glance

2,241
Population
$167,100
Median home value (all homes)
45% below U.S. median
$211,749
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$893/mo
Median rent
34% below U.S. median
$73,229
Median household income
7% below U.S. median
27.5 min
Average commute
89.4%
Homes with broadband
2.07%
Locations with fiber available
0.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing27% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities33% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost5% 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 college16 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates94.8%
College graduates18.7%

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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