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Nichols, New York

village · Tioga County (primary) , Steuben County

At a glance

601
Population
$147,000
Median home value (all homes)
52% below U.S. median
$211,016
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$842/mo
Median rent
38% below U.S. median
$66,250
Median household income
16% below U.S. median
18.3 min
Average commute
91.6%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
1.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing34% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities10% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost30% 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 college21 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates90.3%
College graduates12.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Steuben County IDA
Since 1972, Steuben County Industrial Development Agency has provided comprehensive economic development services in Steuben County, NY resulting in over $3 billion in investment and thousands of new jobs. It aims to attract, retain, and grow the business community to promote job opportunities and economic growth.
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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