Living in Falconer, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Falconer · Census data 2020–2024
Falconer has 2,149 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $60,056 (30% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $98,400, the median rent is $745/month.
Falconer at a glance
- Population
- 2,149
- Median age
- 43.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $60,056State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $98,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $745/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Falconer a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Falconer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Falconer the median home value is $98,400, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $745 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $990 a month in housing costs.
Falconer median household income
The median household income in Falconer is $60,056 and the income per person is $28,129. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Falconer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,056
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.33
Falconer demographics
- Population
- 2,149
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 924
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Falconer ›
Education in Falconer
15.6% of adults 25 and older in Falconer have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Falconer
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 86.5%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Falconer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falconer | 2,149 | $60,056 | $98,400 | $745 |
| Jamestown | 28,188 | $43,523 | $87,700 | $759 |
| Celoron | 1,397 | $51,964 | $92,700 | $917 |
| Jamestown West | 2,424 | $54,250 | $146,000 | $892 |
| Frewsburg | 1,792 | $75,536 | $142,800 | $824 |
| Kennedy | 246 | $49,375 | $67,800 | — |
| Lakewood | 2,957 | $67,557 | $158,500 | $1,154 |
| Bemus Point | 191 | $86,250 | $386,400 | $688 |
| Sinclairville | 557 | $48,214 | $107,300 | $486 |
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What is the median household income in Falconer, NY?
The median household income in Falconer is $60,056, 30% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Falconer?
The median home value in Falconer is $98,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Falconer?
The median gross rent in Falconer is $745 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Falconer, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Falconer?
The median age in Falconer is 43.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Falconer?
The average commute to work in Falconer is 22 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Falconer?
The unemployment rate in Falconer is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Falconer?
15.6% of adults in Falconer have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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