Housing costs in Tech Valley are well below the national average and the typical cost of a house in the Northeast. This lead MSN Money to rank Tech Valley as the seventh fastest-growing area that is still affordable.
Median Sales Price of Existing Single-Family Homes, August 2008
| Tech Valley |
$180,950 |
| Northeast U.S. |
271,000 |
| United States |
201,900 |
Sources: NYS Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors
Based on the 2000 US Census, the median monthly rent paid in Tech Valley is $528.
Government agencies and non-profit organizations called Community-Based Housing Organizations (CBHC) provide a range of services – including first-time home buying assistance – to low- and middle-income families, the elderly and persons with special needs.