Living in Gloversville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gloversville · Census data 2020–2024
Gloversville has 14,962 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $51,556 (40% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $106,400, the median rent is $903/month.
Gloversville at a glance
- Population
- 14,962
- Median age
- 38State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $51,556State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $106,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $903/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 51.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Gloversville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gloversville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gloversville the median home value is $106,400, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $903 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,168 a month in housing costs.
Gloversville median household income
The median household income in Gloversville is $51,556 and the income per person is $29,713. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Gloversville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,655
- Owner-occupied
- 51.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.5%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.17
Gloversville demographics
- Population
- 14,962
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 6,749
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gloversville ›
Education in Gloversville
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Gloversville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gloversville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Gloversville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloversville | 14,962 | $51,556 | $106,400 | $903 |
| Johnstown | 8,111 | $63,763 | $157,800 | $914 |
| Mayfield | 1,099 | $70,208 | $189,400 | $1,080 |
| Fonda | 596 | $49,300 | $114,100 | $857 |
| Fultonville | 678 | $92,000 | $148,600 | $938 |
| Tribes Hill | 959 | $86,615 | $175,600 | $471 |
| Broadalbin | 1,819 | $107,557 | $164,300 | $992 |
| Fort Johnson | 364 | $64,167 | $163,800 | $1,088 |
| Caroga Lake | 448 | $55,200 | $124,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Gloversville, NY?
The median household income in Gloversville is $51,556, 40% 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 Gloversville?
The median home value in Gloversville is $106,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Gloversville?
The median gross rent in Gloversville is $903 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Gloversville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Gloversville?
The median age in Gloversville is 38 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Gloversville?
The average commute to work in Gloversville is 25 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gloversville?
The unemployment rate in Gloversville is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gloversville?
16.6% of adults in Gloversville 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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