Median Income
$74,500
1% lower than US avg
Home Value
$190,000
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.5%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$312
73% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.0%
178% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
15.2%
23% higher than US avg
How Queensbury Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,237
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$74,500
Per Capita$45,900
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty15.2%
Commute33 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,000
Rent$312
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units535
Rent Burden7.7%
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+35.7%
Graduate+3.8%
Is Queensbury a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Queensbury receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Queensbury offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Queensbury is $74,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Queensbury is $190,000, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $312 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.7% have completed high school.
Queensbury has a population of 1,237 with a density of 11 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).
Population
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Queensbury vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.7% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
Social Characteristics
Queensbury vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Queensbury is $74,500, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Income: Queensbury vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $74,500 |
| 1% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $45,900 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.0% |
| 178% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
| 23% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 33.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |
The median home value in Queensbury is $190,000, 33% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $312 (73% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $190,000 |
| 33% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $312 |
| 73% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 7.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 92.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.5% |
| Housing Units | 535 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Queensbury vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Queensbury vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 113.7 sq mi (294.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |