Living in Little Falls, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Little Falls · Census data 2020–2024
Little Falls has 4,550 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $53,544 (38% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $105,700, the median rent is $804/month.
Little Falls at a glance
- Population
- 4,550
- Median age
- 39State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $53,544State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $105,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $804/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 65.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Little Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Little Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Little Falls the median home value is $105,700, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $804 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,180 a month in housing costs.
Little Falls median household income
The median household income in Little Falls is $53,544 and the income per person is $31,801. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Little Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,234
- Owner-occupied
- 65.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.4%
- Vacant
- 13.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.28
Little Falls demographics
- Population
- 4,550
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 1,926
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Little Falls ›
Education in Little Falls
22% of adults 25 and older in Little Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Little Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Little Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Falls | 4,550 | $53,544 | $105,700 | $804 |
| East Herkimer | 659 | $86,154 | $128,000 | $825 |
| Dolgeville | 1,874 | $67,740 | $115,200 | $828 |
| Herkimer | 7,566 | $48,529 | $133,200 | $821 |
| Salisbury Center | 207 | $73,533 | $158,000 | — |
| Mohawk | 2,520 | $72,813 | $124,600 | $705 |
| Middleville | 652 | $84,125 | $163,100 | $1,125 |
| Ilion | 7,593 | $62,843 | $108,700 | $694 |
| St. Johnsville | 1,790 | $47,109 | $80,500 | $742 |
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What is the median household income in Little Falls, NY?
The median household income in Little Falls is $53,544, 38% 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 Little Falls?
The median home value in Little Falls is $105,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Little Falls?
The median gross rent in Little Falls is $804 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Little Falls, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
What is the median age in Little Falls?
The median age in Little Falls is 39 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Little Falls?
The average commute to work in Little Falls is 22 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Little Falls?
The unemployment rate in Little Falls is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Little Falls?
22% of adults in Little 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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