Below Average CostVery SafeHOOSICK FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Hoosick Falls is a small town of 3,225 in New York, with a median household income of $63,811
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hoosick Falls stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hoosick Falls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hoosick 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: 97.6
Hoosick Falls's overall cost of living index is 97.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hoosick Falls costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hoosick Falls, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$142,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$784
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,811
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hoosick Falls's violent crime rate is 163.8 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
163.8 /100k
Property Crime
988.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hoosick Falls is served primarily by HOOSICK FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hoosick Falls, NY
National Avg
School District
HOOSICK FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hoosick Falls sees average highs of 33.1°F in January
and 82.5°F in July,
with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 75.2 inches of snow per year.
Hoosick Falls's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hoosick Falls roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $142,900 and median rent is $784/month.
Hoosick Falls's violent crime rate is 163.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 988.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hoosick Falls are operated by HOOSICK FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hoosick Falls, NY has a population of 3,225, a median household income of $63,811, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hoosick Falls averages 33.1°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches
with about 75.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hoosick Falls, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12090.
The population of Hoosick Falls, New York is 3,225 with a median age of 46.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hoosick Falls: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $142,900, median household income $63,811, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hoosick Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
