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Queensbury, NY is a wonderful place to live, with its low 2 bedroom rent of $1,360 and Grocery Cost Index of 104 versus the US average of 100. This makes it an attractive option for those looking for affordability without compromising on quality. Local businesses provide many opportunities for employment and growth, such as the Skyway Drive-In Theatre which is the perfect spot to take in some classic films with friends during summer months. Other local businesses include restaurants like The Turtle's Soup Co. and retail stores like Fine Line Clothing Co., offering a variety of shopping experiences to fit every budget. Queensbury also has plenty of outdoor recreation options from hiking trails at Million Dollar Beach to fishing at Lake George. With its close proximity to lakes and mountains, as well as its affordability compared to other parts of the US, Queensbury is an ideal place to call home.

Queensbury has an unemployment rate of 5.7%. The US average is 6.0%.

Queensbury has seen the job market increase by 0.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 24.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Queensbury
- The Sales Tax Rate for Queensbury is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Queensbury is 6.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Queensbury
- The average income of a Queensbury resident is $33,615 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Queensbury resident is $82,949 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyQueensbury, New YorkUnited States
  5.76
  -4.7%-6.2%
  24.3%33.5%
  4.0%6.2%
  6.2%4.6%
  $47,920$37,638
  $82,949$69,021
  $110,480$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.1%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  7.2%6.8%
  9.1%10.0%
  1.4%2.5%
  11.3%11.0%
  2.5%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  0.6%1.9%
  3.9%4.7%
  1.5%1.9%
  6.0%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  1.5%4.2%
  11.2%9.3%
  19.9%14.0%
  2.4%2.1%
  7.7%7.0%
  3.8%4.8%
  9.4%4.7%
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Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived here since October 2021, and I can’t wait to leave. This place is beyond boring. There aren’t many stores, and the mall they have is a run-down ghost town.  More

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Don't take it for granted. I was born(1980) and raised in Queensbury til 1998. I thought that the Glens Falls area sucked until I moved to Manchester NH. At first it  More

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Over 11 years ago

New York is too  More

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