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Minerva, New York

town · Essex County

At a glance

836
Population
$171,800
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$297,848
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$784/mo
Median rent
42% below U.S. median
$67,303
Median household income
14% below U.S. median
30.9 min
Average commute
91.1%
Homes with broadband
1.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 97 — 3% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing26% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities2% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost18% 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 college42 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates90.1%
College graduates28.4%

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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