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Reading, New York

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At a glance

1,637
Population
$160,200
Median home value (all homes)
47% below U.S. median
$1,507/mo
Median rent
12% above U.S. median
$86,131
Median household income
10% above U.S. median
28.4 min
Average commute
75.7%
Homes with broadband
5.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 96 — 4% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing30% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost8% 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 college16 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college19 mi
High school graduates91.2%
College graduates37.9%

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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