Living in Seneca Falls, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Seneca Falls · Census data 2020–2024
Seneca Falls has 6,956 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $59,864 (30% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $123,700, the median rent is $951/month.
Seneca Falls at a glance
- Population
- 6,956
- Median age
- 46.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $59,864State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $123,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $951/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.8%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Seneca Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Seneca Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Seneca Falls the median home value is $123,700, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $951 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,189 a month in housing costs.
Seneca Falls median household income
The median household income in Seneca Falls is $59,864 and the income per person is $38,223. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Seneca Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,569
- Owner-occupied
- 61.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.12
Seneca Falls demographics
- Population
- 6,956
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 3,230
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Seneca Falls ›
Education in Seneca Falls
25.8% of adults 25 and older in Seneca Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Seneca Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 5.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
Seneca Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Falls | 6,956 | $59,864 | $123,700 | $951 |
| Waterloo | 4,605 | $51,642 | $114,300 | $927 |
| Cayuga | 575 | $97,885 | $158,100 | $728 |
| Union Springs | 1,255 | $81,250 | $162,500 | $1,030 |
| Geneva | 12,512 | $79,435 | $165,500 | $972 |
| Savannah | 473 | $49,792 | $71,000 | — |
| Romulus | 265 | $45,417 | $89,200 | — |
| Auburn | 26,285 | $51,052 | $152,800 | $897 |
| Aurora | 651 | $71,250 | $262,500 | $1,350 |
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What is the median household income in Seneca Falls, NY?
The median household income in Seneca Falls is $59,864, 30% 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 Seneca Falls?
The median home value in Seneca Falls is $123,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Seneca Falls?
The median gross rent in Seneca Falls is $951 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Seneca Falls, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Seneca Falls?
The median age in Seneca Falls is 46.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Seneca Falls?
The average commute to work in Seneca Falls is 17 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Seneca Falls?
The unemployment rate in Seneca Falls is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Seneca Falls?
25.8% of adults in Seneca 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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