Living in Fallsburg, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fallsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Fallsburg has 1,865 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $56,056 (35% lower than the New York median).
Fallsburg at a glance
- Population
- 1,865
- Median age
- 37.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $56,056State: $85,974
- Homeowners
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.9%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Fallsburg a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 12 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 90.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Fallsburg median household income
The median household income in Fallsburg is $56,056 and the income per person is $3,361. 90.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Fallsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,072
- Owner-occupied
- 22.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 77.1%
- Vacant
- 91%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 7.27
91% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fallsburg has many vacation and second homes.
Fallsburg demographics
- Population
- 1,865
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 4.1%
- Households
- 96
- Foreign-born
- 11.6%
- Veterans
- 1.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fallsburg ›
Education in Fallsburg
10.9% of adults 25 and older in Fallsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fallsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 49.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 36.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 20.8%
Fallsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallsburg | 1,865 | $56,056 | — | — |
| Woodridge | 955 | $61,298 | $207,300 | $1,155 |
| South Fallsburg | 1,914 | $44,706 | $375,000 | $975 |
| Hurleyville | 1,061 | $85,846 | $353,300 | $1,051 |
| Loch Sheldrake | 1,308 | $27,214 | — | $1,158 |
| Mountain Dale | 499 | $41,250 | $169,800 | — |
| Monticello | 7,279 | $50,583 | $172,000 | $1,166 |
| Liberty | 5,142 | $64,913 | $181,900 | $889 |
| Rock Hill | 2,546 | $112,344 | $402,700 | $1,723 |
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What is the median household income in Fallsburg, NY?
The median household income in Fallsburg is $56,056, 35% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Fallsburg, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 12 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 90.3%.
What is the median age in Fallsburg?
The median age in Fallsburg is 37.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Fallsburg?
The average commute to work in Fallsburg is 12 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fallsburg?
The unemployment rate in Fallsburg is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fallsburg?
10.9% of adults in Fallsburg 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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