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Falconer, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Chautauqua County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,103 Population 1,947/sq mi density
$50,231 Median Income $25,710 per capita
$85,700 Home Value $128,650 Zillow
$721 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
721 Violent Crime/100K 4,193 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,231 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,700 home value, $721/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
721 violent crimes/100K (90% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Falconer, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,231
33% below
$25,710 per capita
Home Value
$85,700
70% below
Zillow: $128,650
Median Rent
$721/mo
38% below
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
721/100K
90% above
4,193/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Falconer Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Falconer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
30%
Rent
62%
Poverty
128%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
190%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Falconer a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Falconer residents earn a median household income of $50,231 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,710. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,224 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Falconer is $85,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,650. Median rent is $721/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Safety & Crime

Falconer reports 721 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,193/100K.

Education

14.3% of adults in Falconer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Falconer has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,103
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,947/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,231
Per Capita$25,710
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,700
Rent$721
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$128,650
Housing Units1,157
Rent Burden30.9%

Crime

F
Violent721/100K
Property4,193/100K

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,667/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,260 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries24

Did You Know?

The median home in Falconer was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.