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Throop, New York

town · Cayuga County

At a glance

1,651
Population
$185,900
Median home value (all homes)
39% below U.S. median
$238,643
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,099/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$90,268
Median household income
15% above U.S. median
26.4 min
Average commute
92%
Homes with broadband
1.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing21% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities32% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost0% 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 college9 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates92.3%
College graduates28.1%

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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