New York · Metropolitan Area
Glens Falls is a small city in New York with a population of 14,678. Residents earn $70,089 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Glens Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Glens Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Glens Falls is $70,089, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Glens Falls is $195,800, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Glens Falls is below the national average at 172 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,328 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Glens Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,089 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,872 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,195 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,845 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,294 |
| County GDP | $2,641M |
| Restaurants | 105 |
| Healthcare | 100 |
| Retail | 181 |
| Manufacturing | 87 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,973 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.56% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $195,800 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $261,133 |
| Median List Price | $267,900 |
| Median List Price | $267,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $180 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.1% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 24 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,050 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,375 |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 50.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,973 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.56% |
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,493/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 100 |
| Total Violent | 172.2/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 55.1/100K |
| Robbery | 27.6/100K |
| Assault | 89.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,328.1/100K |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 268.6/100K |
| Theft | 2,018.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 41.3/100K |
| Arson | 6.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.7 inches |
| 23% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 345 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,812/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3112°N, 73.6453°W |
| County FIPS | 36115 |
Winner: Republican by 21.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.2% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 3,812/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 100 |
| Restaurants | 105 |
| Retail Stores | 181 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |