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Perth, New York

town · Fulton County

At a glance

3,541
Population
$349,200
Median home value (all homes)
15% above U.S. median
$231,092
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$888/mo
Median rent
34% below U.S. median
$91,914
Median household income
17% above U.S. median
27.9 min
Average commute
83.9%
Homes with broadband
0.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 114 — 14% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing33% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities16% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost6% 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 college19 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates90%
College graduates25.9%

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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