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Russell, New York

town · St. Lawrence County

At a glance

2,091
Population
$110,400
Median home value (all homes)
64% below U.S. median
$137,403
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$906/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$65,189
Median household income
17% below U.S. median
33.6 min
Average commute
79.9%
Homes with broadband
8.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing46% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost28% 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 college13 mi
Nearest community college49 mi
Nearest technical college51 mi
High school graduates86.7%
College graduates19.6%

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

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