Living in West Glens Falls, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Glens Falls · Census data 2020–2024
West Glens Falls has 10,050 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $93,239 (8% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $255,800, the median rent is $1,343/month.
West Glens Falls at a glance
- Population
- 10,050
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $93,239State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $255,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,343/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 89.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Glens Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the New York median; home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Glens Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Glens Falls the median home value is $255,800, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,343 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,862 a month in housing costs.
West Glens Falls median household income
The median household income in West Glens Falls is $93,239 and the income per person is $42,782. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in West Glens Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,148
- Owner-occupied
- 89.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.5%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.60
West Glens Falls demographics
- Population
- 10,050
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 3,814
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Glens Falls ›
Education in West Glens Falls
32.1% of adults 25 and older in West Glens Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 15.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Glens Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
West Glens Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Glens Falls | 10,050 | $93,239 | $255,800 | $1,343 |
| Glens Falls North | 9,154 | $77,881 | $308,100 | $1,235 |
| Glens Falls | 14,609 | $67,788 | $212,200 | $1,077 |
| South Glens Falls | 3,737 | $58,542 | $212,700 | $1,171 |
| Hudson Falls | 7,395 | $62,969 | $165,200 | $927 |
| Fort Edward | 3,152 | $71,845 | $176,100 | $971 |
| Hadley | 1,170 | $65,875 | $181,400 | $990 |
| Lake Luzerne | 907 | $29,167 | $229,600 | $2,833 |
| Corinth | 2,592 | $76,071 | $188,100 | $978 |
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What is the median household income in West Glens Falls, NY?
The median household income in West Glens Falls is $93,239, 8% higher 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 West Glens Falls?
The median home value in West Glens Falls is $255,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in West Glens Falls?
The median gross rent in West Glens Falls is $1,343 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is West Glens Falls, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the New York median; home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
What is the median age in West Glens Falls?
The median age in West Glens Falls is 41.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in West Glens Falls?
The average commute to work in West Glens Falls is 21 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Glens Falls?
The unemployment rate in West Glens Falls is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Glens Falls?
32.1% of adults in West 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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