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Westerlo, New York

town · Albany County

At a glance

3,208
Population
$316,200
Median home value (all homes)
4% above U.S. median
$376,480
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$763/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$99,167
Median household income
26% above U.S. median
29 min
Average commute
87.6%
Homes with broadband
2.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 111 — 11% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing22% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities16% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost10% 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 college16 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates96.5%
College graduates37%

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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