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Penfield, New York

town · Monroe County

At a glance

38,965
Population
$291,500
Median home value (all homes)
4% below U.S. median
$405,596
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,473/mo
Median rent
9% above U.S. median
$119,154
Median household income
52% above U.S. median
20 min
Average commute
93.9%
Homes with broadband
4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 109 — 9% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities28% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost24% 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 college5 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates96.1%
College graduates58%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Penfield
county Monroe County Economic Development
Monroe County Economic Development provides financial resources and technical assistance to businesses, developers, and local government to create and retain jobs in Monroe County, supporting economic development activities and administering support for COMIDA (Monroe County Industrial Development Agency).
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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