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Wilson, New York

village · Niagara County

At a glance

1,379
Population
$172,700
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$279,561
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$768/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$60,639
Median household income
23% below U.S. median
26.8 min
Average commute
92%
Homes with broadband
1.23%
Locations with fiber available
7.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 97 — 3% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost2% 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 college11 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates97.2%
College graduates22.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Niagara County
The Niagara County Center for Economic Development is comprised of the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency and Niagara County Department of Economic Development. Working together under one roof, our agencies are able to provide comprehensive services to the Niagara County business community. The mission of the Center for Economic Development is to create and retain jobs, generate economic opportunities, attract new companies and grow existing businesses, attract private investment, expand the tax base, assist economically distressed areas, promote sustainable development, and improve the quality of life for Niagara County residents.
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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