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Palm Tree, New York

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At a glance

38,916
Population
$758,800
Median home value (all homes)
150% above U.S. median
$1,604/mo
Median rent
19% above U.S. median
$50,032
Median household income
36% below U.S. median
18.9 min
Average commute
22.6%
Homes with broadband
2.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 153 — 53% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing168% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities43% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost28% 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 college1 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates74.5%
College graduates5.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Orange County Economic Development
The Orange County Office of Economic Development works with economic development and community partners to grow the economy and create employment opportunities, promoting and supporting commerce and industry. It assists with business attraction, retention and expansion, entrepreneurial development, film and video location, tourism and international trade promotion.
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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