The Town FilesGlens Falls, New York
City in Warren County · population 14,830 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $212,200
- Household income
- $67,788
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 61 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 36.9
Glens Falls is a city of 14,830 people in Warren County, New York. The median home is worth $212,200, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks hipper than 99% of New York towns, better for cycling than 97% of New York towns, more walkable than 94% of New York towns.
How Glens Falls ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Glens Falls is worth $212,200, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $67,788, which is more affordable than 43% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,077 a month. 52.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Glens Falls | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,077 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $67,788 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 52.3% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Glens Falls
| People | Glens Falls | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.7% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 19.3 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 91.1% |
Weather in Glens Falls
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 6.2°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 61.3 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 158 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glens Falls since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 11, 1976 about 1.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 29, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 9, 2011.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 12, 2013 | Flood | DR-4129: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 36,956 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,589 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Glens Falls itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Glens Falls
6 public schools with 2,131 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 622 | 12.2 |
| GLENS FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 612 | 9.4 |
| KENSINGTON ROAD SCHOOL | PK-4 | 280 | 12.7 |
| JACKSON HEIGHTS SCHOOL | PK-4 | 267 | 10.3 |
| BIG CROSS STREET SCHOOL | PK-4 | 207 | 9.0 |
| ABRAHAM WING SCHOOL | K-6 | 143 | 9.5 |
Towns near Glens Falls
- South Glens Falls, NY1.3 mi · 3,744 people · home $212,700
- Glens Falls North, NY2.5 mi · 9,530 people · home $308,100
- West Glens Falls, NY2.6 mi · 9,473 people · home $255,800
- Hudson Falls, NY3.2 mi · 7,427 people · home $165,200
- Queensbury, NY4.2 mi · 29,169 people · home $311,100
- Fort Edward, NY4.3 mi · 3,108 people · home $176,100
- Moreau, NY4.5 mi · 16,202 people · home $250,300
- Kingsbury, NY5.0 mi · 12,968 people · home $179,300
Glens Falls questions
Is Glens Falls, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Glens Falls scores better for retirees than 22% of New York towns and quieter than 6%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Glens Falls?
The median owner-occupied home in Glens Falls is valued at $212,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,788, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,077 a month.
What is the weather like in Glens Falls?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 6.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 61.3 inches of snow.
Does Glens Falls get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glens Falls since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 11, 1976. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)