At a Glance
Median Income
$53,325
$29,616 per capita
Home Value
$155,700
Zillow: $215,544
Median Rent
$844/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
1,175/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Hoosick Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hoosick Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hoosick Falls a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hoosick Falls residents earn a median household income of $53,325 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,616. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hoosick Falls is $155,700 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,544. Median rent is $844/month, with 27.4% 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
Hoosick Falls reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,175/100K.
Education
21.4% of adults in Hoosick Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hoosick Falls has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,189
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density1,993/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,325
Per Capita$29,616
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,700
Rent$844
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$215,544
Housing Units1,689
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent135/100K
Property1,175/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation458 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute31 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Hoosick Falls was founded in 1827.
The median home in Hoosick Falls was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albany International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.