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Valley Falls, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
430
Population
935/sq mi density
$86,250
Median Income
$48,380 per capita
$188,500
Home Value
$296,245 Zillow
$1,139
Median Rent
36.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
135
Violent Crime/100K
1,175 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,500 home value, $1,139/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Valley Falls (70)
Balance Rock State Park
State Park
137 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bash Bish Falls State Park
State Park
422 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bates Memorial State Park
State Park
423 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bomoseen State Park
State Park
2,897 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bristol Beach State Park
State Park
203 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
C.M. Gardner State Park
State Park
85 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Camp Plymouth State Park
State Park
311 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Campbell Falls State Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Campbell Falls State Park Scenic Reserve
State Park
129 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Cherry Plain State Park
State Park
178 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Clarksburg State Park
State Park
375 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Coltsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park
When Samuel Colt started his Hartford factory on the banks of the Connecticut River in 1847, it followed years of mismanagement and failure. Soon, demand for Colt's revolver would change his fortunes and the Colt empire was born. Following Colt's untimely death in 1862, his wife, Elizabeth...
Entrance: $0
Weather: Hartford experiences all four seasons. It is typically hot in the summer and cold in the winter with a pleasant spring and autumn.
Connecticut River Greenway State Park
State Park
14 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Connecticut River Greenway State Park
State Park
14 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Deer Hill State Reservation
State Park
350 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Dennis Hill State Park
State Park
242 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
East Mountain State Reservation
State Park
9 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Emerald Lake State Park
State Park
869 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fisher-Scott Memorial Pines Natural Area
State Park
22 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Dummer State Park
State Park
268 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fountain Pond Park
State Park
5 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gifford Woods Natural Area
State Park
8 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gifford Woods State Park
State Park
107 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Grafton Lakes State Park
State Park
2,613 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hampton Ponds State Park
State Park
22 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Haystack Mountain State Park
State Park
351 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Holyoke Heritage State Park
State Park
6 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hudson River Islands State Park
State Park
180 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
J.A. Skinner State Park
State Park
28 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Jamaica State Park
State Park
50 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
John Boyd Thacher State Park
State Park
2,477 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Lauderdale Park
State Park
119 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake St. Catherine State Park
State Park
129 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Taghkanic State Park
State Park
1,718 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lock 6 State Canal Park
State Park
6 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lock 9 State Canal Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lowell Lake State Park
State Park
207 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Born in Kinderhook, New York, in 1782, Martin Van Buren was the first president born a US citizen. His life spanned the American Revolution to the Civil War and was shaped by the most important issues of the era: US expansionism and the removal of Indigenous people, states’ rights, and slavery. This...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: The weather at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site is typical of the northeast United States; it varies considerably throughout the year. Always check the forecast prior to your visit and dress ac...
Max V. Shaul State Park
State Park
75 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mine Kill State Park
State Park
461 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mohawk River State Park
State Park
79 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Molly Stark State Park
State Park
174 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Moreau Lake State Park
State Park
6,597 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mount Everett State Reservation
State Park
75 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mount Greylock State Reservation
State Park
256 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mount Riga State Park Scenic Reserve
State Park
336 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Mount Tom State Reservation
State Park
1,967 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Natural Bridge State Park
State Park
44 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
New York State Lands
State Park
33 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Peebles Island State Park
State Park
191 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Platt Hill State Park Scenic Reserve
State Park
162 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Rensselaer Riverfront Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Robinson State Park
State Park
19 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rood State Park
State Park
17 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surrendered his entire force. This first ever surrender of a British Army is one of the pivotal moments ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided...
Weather: The park experiences all four seasons. Temperatures can be as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit in winter and as high as 100 degrees Fahrenheit in summer. Check local weather reports for more detailed inf...
Saratoga Spa State Park
State Park
1,984 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Schodack Island State Park
State Park
1,175 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sefcovic
State Park
10 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shaftsbury State Park
State Park
105 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sojourner Truth State Park
State Park
13 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
National Historic Site
For nearly two centuries, the U.S. Armed Forces and American industry looked to Springfield Armory for innovative engineering and superior firearms. Springfield Armory National Historic Site commemorates the critical role of the nation’s first armory by preserving and interpreting the world's l...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Cultural Demonstrations, Guided Tours, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Springfield Armory National Historic Site is situated in the heart of Western Massachusetts and the Pioneer Valley. Our year is marked by four distinct seasons. Summers tend to be pleasant, but can at...
Sweet Pond State Park
State Park
106 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Taconic Mountains Ramble
State Park
420 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Taconic State Park
State Park
6 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Taconic State Park
State Park
6,155 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Taconic Trail State Park
State Park
154 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
National Historic Site
In 1825, America was still a new nation, just forming its own unique identity and traditions. Thomas Cole invented a new style of art, one that Americans could call their own. His landscape paintings launched the art movement known as the Hudson River School. His groundbreaking achievements took pla...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Museum Exhibits
Weather: For details and information, visit, http://www.thomascole.org/.
Wahconah Falls State Park
State Park
48 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Western Gateway Heritage State Park
State Park
8 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Woodford State Park
State Park
388 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0