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Little Falls, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Fulton County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,567 Population 1,189/sq mi density
$51,763 Median Income $28,302 per capita
$91,100 Home Value $154,963 Zillow
$793 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
323 Violent Crime/100K 840 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,763 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,100 home value, $793/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
323 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Little Falls, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,763
31% below
$28,302 per capita
Home Value
$91,100
68% below
Zillow: $154,963
Median Rent
$793/mo
32% below
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
323/100K
15% below
840/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
261 sunny days/yr

How Little Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
32%
Rent
68%
Poverty
172%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
85%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Little Falls a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Little Falls residents earn a median household income of $51,763 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,302. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% 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 Little Falls is $91,100 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,963. Median rent is $793/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

Little Falls reports 323 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 840/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

19.0% of adults in Little Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Little Falls has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population4,567
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,189/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,763
Per Capita$28,302
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$2,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,100
Rent$793
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$154,963
Housing Units2,170
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent323/100K
Property840/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault259/100K
Burglary86/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,922/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation452 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Little Falls was founded in 1723.
The median home in Little Falls was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% 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.