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Worcester, New York

CDP · Otsego County

At a glance

1,032
Population
$145,700
Median home value (all homes)
52% below U.S. median
$221,447
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$64,474
Median household income
18% below U.S. median
33.2 min
Average commute
90.3%
Homes with broadband
5.72%
Locations with fiber available
3.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing34% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities16% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost26% 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 college14 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates94.8%
College graduates23.8%

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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