Fallsburg, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Sullivan County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,891 Population 561/sq mi density
$1,699 Median Rent 48.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Fallsburg, NY

At a Glance

Median Rent
$1,699/mo
46% above
48.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
60.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
78.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Fallsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
146%
Poverty
633%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fallsburg a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

10.9% of adults in Fallsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 60.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fallsburg has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,891
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density561/mi²
Male / Female77% / 24%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$3,590
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty78.5%
County GDP$4,504M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119

Housing

Home Value
Rent$1,699
Ownership14.3%
Zillow$276,518
Housing Units956
Rent Burden48.0%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain53.1 in/yr
Elevation1,379 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+60.9%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute8 min
Broadband25.0%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Fallsburg was built in 2002.
24.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 256 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.