Living in Hoosick Falls, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hoosick Falls · Census data 2020–2024
Hoosick Falls has 3,177 residents with a median age of 49. The median household income is $48,214 (44% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $154,600, the median rent is $867/month.
Hoosick Falls at a glance
- Population
- 3,177
- Median age
- 49State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $48,214State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $154,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $867/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 63.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Hoosick Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hoosick Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hoosick Falls the median home value is $154,600, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,636 a month in housing costs.
Hoosick Falls median household income
The median household income in Hoosick Falls is $48,214 and the income per person is $29,454. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hoosick Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,635
- Owner-occupied
- 63.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.3%
- Vacant
- 14.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.24
Hoosick Falls demographics
- Population
- 3,177
- Median age
- 49
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 28.7%
- Households
- 1,394
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hoosick Falls ›
Education in Hoosick Falls
22.5% of adults 25 and older in Hoosick Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hoosick Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 68.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 81%
Hoosick Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoosick Falls | 3,177 | $48,214 | $154,600 | $867 |
| North Bennington | 1,336 | $68,571 | $313,000 | $1,447 |
| Old Bennington | 182 | $168,750 | $445,500 | $1,063 |
| Bennington | 15,249 | $59,446 | $213,300 | $1,133 |
| South Shaftsbury | 566 | $61,161 | $228,600 | — |
| North Pownal | 308 | $83,917 | $205,000 | — |
| Shaftsbury | 3,607 | $86,071 | $267,300 | $1,079 |
| Cambridge | 2,262 | $72,612 | $193,800 | $1,164 |
| Pownal Center | 456 | $62,985 | $375,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hoosick Falls, NY?
The median household income in Hoosick Falls is $48,214, 44% 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 Hoosick Falls?
The median home value in Hoosick Falls is $154,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hoosick Falls?
The median gross rent in Hoosick Falls is $867 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Hoosick Falls, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Hoosick Falls?
The median age in Hoosick Falls is 49 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hoosick Falls?
The average commute to work in Hoosick Falls is 29 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hoosick Falls?
The unemployment rate in Hoosick Falls is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hoosick Falls?
22.5% of adults in Hoosick 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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