Living in Glens Falls, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glens Falls · Census data 2020–2024
Glens Falls has 14,609 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $67,788 (21% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $212,200, the median rent is $1,077/month.
Glens Falls at a glance
- Population
- 14,609
- Median age
- 36.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $67,788State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $212,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,077/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 52.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Glens Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Glens Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glens Falls the median home value is $212,200, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,077 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,668 a month in housing costs.
Glens Falls median household income
The median household income in Glens Falls is $67,788 and the income per person is $39,664. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Glens Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,380
- Owner-occupied
- 52.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.7%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.03
Glens Falls demographics
- Population
- 14,609
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 6,960
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glens Falls ›
Education in Glens Falls
33.7% of adults 25 and older in Glens Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glens Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Glens Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glens Falls | 14,609 | $67,788 | $212,200 | $1,077 |
| South Glens Falls | 3,737 | $58,542 | $212,700 | $1,171 |
| Glens Falls North | 9,154 | $77,881 | $308,100 | $1,235 |
| West Glens Falls | 10,050 | $93,239 | $255,800 | $1,343 |
| Hudson Falls | 7,395 | $62,969 | $165,200 | $927 |
| Fort Edward | 3,152 | $71,845 | $176,100 | $971 |
| Lake George | 1,038 | $54,766 | $301,900 | $1,097 |
| Argyle | 355 | $68,036 | $158,300 | $738 |
| Lake Luzerne | 907 | $29,167 | $229,600 | $2,833 |
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What is the median household income in Glens Falls, NY?
The median household income in Glens Falls is $67,788, 21% 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 Glens Falls?
The median home value in Glens Falls is $212,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Glens Falls?
The median gross rent in Glens Falls is $1,077 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Glens Falls, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Glens Falls?
The median age in Glens Falls is 36.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Glens Falls?
The average commute to work in Glens Falls is 19 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glens Falls?
The unemployment rate in Glens Falls is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glens Falls?
33.7% of adults in Glens Falls 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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