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Watervliet, New York

city · Albany County

At a glance

10,287
Population
$179,700
Median home value (all homes)
41% below U.S. median
$324,673
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,083/mo
Median rent
20% below U.S. median
$57,919
Median household income
26% below U.S. median
19.9 min
Average commute
89.4%
Homes with broadband
1.93%
Locations with fiber available
4.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing23% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities11% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost24% 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 college0 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates88.9%
College graduates17.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Watertown Local Development Corporation
The Watertown Local Development Corporation (WLDC) is a 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation engaging in economic development in the City of Watertown. Financing options and incentives through the WLDC include fixed-interest loans for real estate, machinery and equipment, working capital financing, leasehold improvement financing, and assistance in securing primary financing through commercial banks.
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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