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North Elba, New York

town · Essex County

At a glance

7,540
Population
$431,600
Median home value (all homes)
42% above U.S. median
$297,848
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,073/mo
Median rent
20% below U.S. median
$72,843
Median household income
7% below U.S. median
14.5 min
Average commute
94.2%
Homes with broadband
1.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 120 — 20% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing60% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities17% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost45% 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 college20 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college36 mi
High school graduates86.2%
College graduates38.9%

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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