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Sparta, New York

town · Westchester County

At a glance

1,479
Population
$168,800
Median home value (all homes)
44% below U.S. median
$886,668
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,139/mo
Median rent
16% below U.S. median
$87,663
Median household income
12% above U.S. median
29.9 min
Average commute
81.7%
Homes with broadband
1.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 103 — 3% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing27% below
Goods & services8% above
Utilities28% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost14% 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 college20 mi
Nearest technical college32 mi
High school graduates89.8%
College graduates28.9%

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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