Living in South Glens Falls, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Glens Falls · Census data 2020–2024
South Glens Falls has 3,737 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $58,542 (32% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $212,700, the median rent is $1,171/month.
South Glens Falls at a glance
- Population
- 3,737
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $58,542State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $212,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,171/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 49.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is South Glens Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Glens Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Glens Falls the median home value is $212,700, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,171 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,581 a month in housing costs.
South Glens Falls median household income
The median household income in South Glens Falls is $58,542 and the income per person is $42,358. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in South Glens Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,767
- Owner-occupied
- 49.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.4%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.25
South Glens Falls demographics
- Population
- 3,737
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 1,652
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Glens Falls ›
Education in South Glens Falls
24.6% of adults 25 and older in South Glens Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Glens Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
South Glens Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Glens Falls | 3,737 | $58,542 | $212,700 | $1,171 |
| Glens Falls | 14,609 | $67,788 | $212,200 | $1,077 |
| Hudson Falls | 7,395 | $62,969 | $165,200 | $927 |
| Fort Edward | 3,152 | $71,845 | $176,100 | $971 |
| West Glens Falls | 10,050 | $93,239 | $255,800 | $1,343 |
| Glens Falls North | 9,154 | $77,881 | $308,100 | $1,235 |
| Argyle | 355 | $68,036 | $158,300 | $738 |
| Lake George | 1,038 | $54,766 | $301,900 | $1,097 |
| Corinth | 2,592 | $76,071 | $188,100 | $978 |
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What is the median household income in South Glens Falls, NY?
The median household income in South Glens Falls is $58,542, 32% 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 South Glens Falls?
The median home value in South Glens Falls is $212,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in South Glens Falls?
The median gross rent in South Glens Falls is $1,171 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is South Glens Falls, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.4%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9.5%.
What is the median age in South Glens Falls?
The median age in South Glens Falls is 38.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in South Glens Falls?
The average commute to work in South Glens Falls is 20 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Glens Falls?
The unemployment rate in South Glens Falls is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Glens Falls?
24.6% of adults in South Glens 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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