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Jefferson County

What Does Tourism Mean to Jefferson County?

In 2023, Visitor Spending at Local Businesses Totaled: $331,000,000!

  • $61M was spent on Lodging / Accommodations
  • $19M was spent on Recreation / Entertainment
  • $100M was spent on Food & Beverage
  • $46M was spent on Retail Goods and Services
  • $11M was spent on Local Transportation
  • $94M was spent on Vacation Property / Second Homes

Visitor spending enhances our Standard of Living in Jefferson County, generating:

  • $23M in COUNTY TAX REVENUE, reducing the tax burden on residents
  • $148M LOCAL EMPLOYMENT INCOME supported by visitor spending

Source: Empire State Development, I LOVE NEW YORK & Tourism Economics

Jefferson County residents enjoy many amenities and an enriched quality of life that simply wouldn't be possible in a community our size without the financial support of visitors. Lively arts and cultural facilities, diverse dining establishments, museums, attractions, and unique retail shopping and recreational opportunities rely on visitor patronage to survive and flourish.