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Watson, New York

town · Lewis County

At a glance

1,976
Population
$161,300
Median home value (all homes)
47% below U.S. median
$201,054
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$912/mo
Median rent
32% below U.S. median
$68,864
Median household income
12% below U.S. median
32.8 min
Average commute
91.6%
Homes with broadband
2.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 96 — 4% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing29% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost25% 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 college46 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college36 mi
High school graduates96.3%
College graduates19.8%

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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