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Wells, New York

CDP · Hamilton County

At a glance

581
Population
$272,900
Median home value (all homes)
10% below U.S. median
$275,515
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$87,946
Median household income
12% above U.S. median
40.9 min
Average commute
99.6%
Homes with broadband
94.23%
Locations with fiber available
8.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 107 — 7% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing8% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost56% 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 college34 mi
Nearest community college31 mi
Nearest technical college32 mi
High school graduates78.8%
College graduates23%

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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