Living in Hudson Falls, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hudson Falls · Census data 2020–2024
Hudson Falls has 7,395 residents with a median age of 46.2. The median household income is $62,969 (27% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $165,200, the median rent is $927/month.
Hudson Falls at a glance
- Population
- 7,395
- Median age
- 46.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $62,969State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $165,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $927/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 62.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Hudson Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hudson Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hudson Falls the median home value is $165,200, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $927 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,445 a month in housing costs.
Hudson Falls median household income
The median household income in Hudson Falls is $62,969 and the income per person is $34,128. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hudson Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,923
- Owner-occupied
- 62.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.6%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.10
Hudson Falls demographics
- Population
- 7,395
- Median age
- 46.2
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 3,490
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hudson Falls ›
Education in Hudson Falls
13.9% of adults 25 and older in Hudson Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hudson Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.2%
Hudson Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Falls | 7,395 | $62,969 | $165,200 | $927 |
| Fort Edward | 3,152 | $71,845 | $176,100 | $971 |
| South Glens Falls | 3,737 | $58,542 | $212,700 | $1,171 |
| Glens Falls | 14,609 | $67,788 | $212,200 | $1,077 |
| Glens Falls North | 9,154 | $77,881 | $308,100 | $1,235 |
| West Glens Falls | 10,050 | $93,239 | $255,800 | $1,343 |
| Argyle | 355 | $68,036 | $158,300 | $738 |
| Fort Ann | 436 | $76,705 | $184,900 | $1,092 |
| Lake George | 1,038 | $54,766 | $301,900 | $1,097 |
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What is the median household income in Hudson Falls, NY?
The median household income in Hudson Falls is $62,969, 27% 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 Hudson Falls?
The median home value in Hudson Falls is $165,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hudson Falls?
The median gross rent in Hudson Falls is $927 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Hudson Falls, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Hudson Falls?
The median age in Hudson Falls is 46.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hudson Falls?
The average commute to work in Hudson Falls is 21 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hudson Falls?
The unemployment rate in Hudson Falls is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hudson Falls?
13.9% of adults in Hudson 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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