Below Average CostVery SafeGLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Glens Falls is a small city of 14,743 in New York, with a median household income of $64,731
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Glens Falls stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Glens Falls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Glens Falls city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.6
Glens Falls's overall cost of living index is 93.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Glens Falls costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Glens Falls, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$180,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,022
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,731
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Glens Falls's violent crime rate is 159.5 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
159.5 /100k
Property Crime
659.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Glens Falls is served primarily by GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Glens Falls, NY
National Avg
School District
GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
3
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Glens Falls sees average highs of 31.2°F in January
and 83.9°F in July,
with 46.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 60.3 inches of snow per year.
Glens Falls's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Glens Falls roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $180,500 and median rent is $1,022/month.
Glens Falls's violent crime rate is 159.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 659.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Glens Falls are operated by GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Glens Falls, NY has a population of 14,743, a median household income of $64,731, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Glens Falls averages 31.2°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.7 inches
with about 60.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Glens Falls, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12801.
The population of Glens Falls, New York is 14,743 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Glens Falls: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $180,500, median household income $64,731, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glens Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
