Hoosick Falls, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,189 Population 1,993/sq mi density
$53,325 Median Income $29,616 per capita
$155,700 Home Value $233,251 Zillow
$844 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,325 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,700 home value, $844/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Hoosick Falls, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,325
29% below
$29,616 per capita
Home Value
$155,700
45% below
Zillow: $233,251
Median Rent
$844/mo
27% below
27.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
36% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
71%
Home Value
55%
Rent
73%
Poverty
122%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hoosick Falls a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 1.2% (67% 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 $233,251. 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.

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 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,189
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density1,993/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,325
Per Capita$29,616
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,700
Rent$844
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$233,251
Housing Units1,689
Rent Burden27.4%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,122/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
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.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.