South Glens Falls, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Washington County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,739 Population 2,749/sq mi density
$57,865 Median Income $40,262 per capita
$189,800 Home Value $314,544 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
46°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
$57,865 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$189,800 home value, $1,100/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher

South Glens Falls, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,865
23% below
$40,262 per capita
Home Value
$189,800
33% below
Zillow: $314,544
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
5% below
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
24% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How South Glens Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
67%
Rent
95%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
214%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Glens 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

South Glens Falls residents earn a median household income of $57,865 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,262. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% 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 South Glens Falls is $189,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,544. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 30.4% 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 1951.

Education

25.5% of adults in South Glens Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Glens 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

Population3,739
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density2,749/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,865
Per Capita$40,262
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$2,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,800
Rent$1,100
Ownership50.3%
Zillow$314,544
Housing Units1,765
Rent Burden30.4%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,493/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation344 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in South Glens Falls was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% 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.