At a Glance
Median Income
$97,333
$42,888 per capita
Home Value
$256,100
Zillow: $261,133
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
12.0% smoking rate
How West Glens Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Glens Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Glens Falls a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Glens Falls residents earn a median household income of $97,333 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,888. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% 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 West Glens Falls is $256,100 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,133. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 33.1% 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 1985.
Education
31.9% of adults in West Glens Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West 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
Population9,967
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,499/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,333
Per Capita$42,888
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$2,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$256,100
Rent$1,375
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$261,133
Housing Units3,984
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,493/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation401 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+19.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in West Glens Falls was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Albany International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% 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.