Seneca Falls, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Seneca County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
6,967 Population 1,486/sq mi density
$54,429 Median Income $36,987 per capita
$119,300 Home Value $209,817 Zillow
$905 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,429 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,300 home value, $905/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Seneca Falls, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,429
28% below
$36,987 per capita
Home Value
$119,300
58% below
Zillow: $209,817
Median Rent
$905/mo
22% below
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
29% below
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Seneca Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
42%
Rent
78%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Seneca Falls a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Seneca Falls residents earn a median household income of $54,429 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,987. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 765 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Seneca Falls is $119,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,817. Median rent is $905/month, with 29.8% 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 1943.

Education

23.8% of adults in Seneca Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Seneca Falls has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,967
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density1,486/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,429
Per Capita$36,987
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$2,064M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,219

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,300
Rent$905
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$209,817
Housing Units3,616
Rent Burden29.8%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,640/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation455 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute18 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Seneca Falls was founded in 1831.
The median home in Seneca Falls was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.