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Shandaken, New York

town · Ulster County

At a glance

2,789
Population
$346,100
Median home value (all homes)
14% above U.S. median
$449,947
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,191/mo
Median rent
12% below U.S. median
$66,031
Median household income
16% below U.S. median
31.2 min
Average commute
90.7%
Homes with broadband
3.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 114 — 14% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing32% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost19% 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 college25 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates96.2%
College graduates52.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation
The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation is the leading economic development organization in New York’s Hudson Valley region, serving eight counties and acting as a resource for businesses locating to or expanding within the region.
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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