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Sheridan, New York

town · Chautauqua County

At a glance

2,529
Population
$192,900
Median home value (all homes)
36% below U.S. median
$180,156
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$861/mo
Median rent
36% below U.S. median
$87,083
Median household income
11% above U.S. median
24.2 min
Average commute
92.2%
Homes with broadband
1.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 99 — 1% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing19% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost8% 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 college26 mi
Nearest technical college27 mi
High school graduates90.9%
College graduates21.8%

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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