Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 98 —
2% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing17% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities11% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost13% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
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 college21 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college21 mi
High school graduates89.8%
College graduates24.6%
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