At a Glance
Median Income
$47,566
$28,516 per capita
Home Value
$314,700
Zillow: $298,136
Median Rent
$939/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
70.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Fallsburg a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 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 $298,136. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,850
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density580/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born24.8%
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$298,136
Housing Units1,180
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
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.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
24.8% 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.