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Van Etten, New York

CDP · Chemung County

At a glance

587
Population
$127,500
Median home value (all homes)
58% below U.S. median
$188,902
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,023/mo
Median rent
24% below U.S. median
$60,200
Median household income
23% below U.S. median
37.8 min
Average commute
80.3%
Homes with broadband
93.21%
Locations with fiber available
1.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing40% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities22% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost44% 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 college15 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates90.4%
College graduates18.9%

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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