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South Fallsburg, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Sullivan County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,850 Population 580/sq mi density
$47,566 Median Income $28,516 per capita
$314,700 Home Value $280,029 Zillow
$939 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
267 Violent Crime/100K 3,396 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,566 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$314,700 home value, $939/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
267 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

South Fallsburg, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,566
37% below
$28,516 per capita
Home Value
$314,700
12% above
Zillow: $280,029
Median Rent
$939/mo
19% below
22.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
267/100K
30% below
3,396/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
70.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
271 sunny days/yr

How South Fallsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
112%
Rent
81%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Fallsburg a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Fallsburg residents earn a median household income of $47,566 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,516. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,329 business establishments, including 256 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Fallsburg is $314,700 , 12% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,029. Median rent is $939/month, with 22.9% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

South Fallsburg reports 267 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,396/100K.

Education

9.7% of adults in South Fallsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 70.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Fallsburg has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,850
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density580/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,566
Per Capita$28,516
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$4,504M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119

Housing

C+
Home Value$314,700
Rent$939
Ownership43.5%
Zillow$280,029
Housing Units1,180
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

F
Violent267/100K
Property3,396/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,210 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+70.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute13 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in South Fallsburg was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 256 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.