At a Glance
Median Income
$70,089
$38,872 per capita
Home Value
$195,800
Zillow: $261,133
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
196/100K
699/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Glens Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glens Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glens Falls a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glens Falls residents earn a median household income of $70,089 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,872. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,294 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glens Falls is $195,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,133. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 28.4% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Glens Falls reports 196 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 699/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.2% of adults in Glens Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glens Falls has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population14,678
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density3,812/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,089
Per Capita$38,872
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$2,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,800
Rent$1,050
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$261,133
Housing Units7,210
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent196/100K
Property699/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault133/100K
Burglary126/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,493/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation345 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Glens Falls was founded in 1908.
The median home in Glens Falls was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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