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Philmont, New York

village · Columbia County

At a glance

1,439
Population
$225,000
Median home value (all homes)
26% below U.S. median
$340,638
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,193/mo
Median rent
11% below U.S. median
$56,563
Median household income
28% below U.S. median
21.4 min
Average commute
85.8%
Homes with broadband
97.17%
Locations with fiber available
7.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing8% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities17% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost19% 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 college14 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates90.5%
College graduates20.3%

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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