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Vestal, New York

town · Broome County

At a glance

30,978
Population
$193,500
Median home value (all homes)
36% below U.S. median
$263,848
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,199/mo
Median rent
11% below U.S. median
$83,012
Median household income
6% above U.S. median
18.8 min
Average commute
91.2%
Homes with broadband
5.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing19% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities24% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost28% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Binghamton University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates93.5%
College graduates44.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Vestal
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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