At a Glance
Median Income
$49,155
$26,463 per capita
Home Value
$95,500
Zillow: $167,552
Median Rent
$905/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
448/100K
2,721/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Gloversville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gloversville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gloversville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gloversville residents earn a median household income of $49,155 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,463. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,190 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gloversville is $95,500 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,552. Median rent is $905/month, with 27.6% 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
Gloversville reports 448 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,721/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.4% of adults in Gloversville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gloversville has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population15,010
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density2,972/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,155
Per Capita$26,463
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$2,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,500
Rent$905
Ownership46.6%
Zillow$167,552
Housing Units7,374
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent448/100K
Property2,721/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault271/100K
Burglary244/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation795 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Gloversville was founded in 1853.
The median home in Gloversville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albany International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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