Living in Haines Falls, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Haines Falls · Census data 2020–2024
Haines Falls has 513 residents with a median age of 61.9. The median household income is $118,438 (38% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $255,100.
Haines Falls is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Haines Falls at a glance
- Population
- 513
- Median age
- 61.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $118,438State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $255,100State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 95%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.6%
Is Haines Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the New York median; home values 40% lower than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Haines Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Haines Falls the median home value is $255,100, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,326 a month in housing costs.
Haines Falls median household income
The median household income in Haines Falls is $118,438 and the income per person is $50,217. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Haines Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 210
- Owner-occupied
- 95%
- Renter-occupied
- 5%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.57
Haines Falls demographics
- Population
- 513
- Median age
- 61.9
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 41.3%
- Households
- 200
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 17.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Haines Falls ›
Education in Haines Falls
31.6% of adults 25 and older in Haines Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Haines Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 90.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Haines Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haines Falls | 513 | $118,438 | $255,100 | — |
| Tannersville | 759 | $78,750 | $283,900 | $1,317 |
| Round Top | 831 | $103,542 | $345,100 | — |
| Hunter | 156 | $40,083 | $460,000 | — |
| Cairo | 1,660 | $81,885 | $237,700 | $1,568 |
| Cementon | 216 | $68,821 | $208,200 | — |
| Woodstock | 2,239 | $52,091 | $675,600 | $1,746 |
| Leeds | 242 | $62,250 | $207,400 | — |
| East Durham | 495 | $82,813 | $193,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Haines Falls, NY?
The median household income in Haines Falls is $118,438, 38% higher 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 Haines Falls?
The median home value in Haines Falls is $255,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Haines Falls, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the New York median; home values 40% lower than the state median.
What is the median age in Haines Falls?
The median age in Haines Falls is 61.9 years (New York: 39.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Haines Falls?
The unemployment rate in Haines Falls is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Haines Falls?
31.6% of adults in Haines 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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