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Portland, New York

town · Chautauqua County (primary) , Tompkins County

At a glance

3,924
Population
$139,500
Median home value (all homes)
54% below U.S. median
$179,153
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$753/mo
Median rent
44% below U.S. median
$66,333
Median household income
16% below U.S. median
19 min
Average commute
95.1%
Homes with broadband
7.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing36% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities17% below
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 college8 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college19 mi
High school graduates80.4%
College graduates25.3%

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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