Hudson Falls, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Washington County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
7,401 Population 3,979/sq mi density
$62,237 Median Income $31,705 per capita
$158,700 Home Value $239,158 Zillow
$876 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$62,237 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,700 home value, $876/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hudson Falls, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,237
17% below
$31,705 per capita
Home Value
$158,700
44% below
Zillow: $239,158
Median Rent
$876/mo
25% below
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
2% below
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Hudson Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hudson Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
56%
Rent
75%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hudson Falls a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hudson Falls residents earn a median household income of $62,237 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,705. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% 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 Hudson Falls is $158,700 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,158. Median rent is $876/month, with 26.3% 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 1947.

Education

16.1% of adults in Hudson Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hudson Falls has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,401
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density3,979/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,237
Per Capita$31,705
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$2,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,700
Rent$876
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$239,158
Housing Units3,955
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,493/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation283 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband75.9%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Hudson Falls was founded in 1810.
The median home in Hudson Falls was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.