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Rushford, New York

CDP · Allegany County

At a glance

315
Population
$66,500
Median home value (all homes)
78% below U.S. median
$182,452
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$55,909
Median household income
29% below U.S. median
22.2 min
Average commute
94.1%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
1.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing60% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities40% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost15% 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 college5 mi
Nearest community college44 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates76.2%
College graduates9.4%

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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