The Town FilesHoosick Falls, New York
Village in Rensselaer County · population 3,216 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $154,600
- Household income
- $48,214
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 67 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 49.0
Hoosick Falls is a village of 3,216 people in Rensselaer County, New York. The median home is worth $154,600, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more walkable than 88% of New York towns, hipper than 87% of New York towns, more vibrant than 72% of New York towns.
How Hoosick 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 Hoosick Falls is worth $154,600, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $48,214, which is more affordable than 40% of New York towns. Median rent is $867 a month. 63.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hoosick Falls | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $867 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $48,214 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 63.7% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hoosick Falls
| People | Hoosick Falls | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 13.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.0% | 91.1% |
Weather in Hoosick Falls
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 11.3°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 67.2 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hoosick Falls since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 31, 1998 about 1.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2003.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Rensselaer County since 1996
Rensselaer County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County had 56,791 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $78,789 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Hoosick Falls itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Hoosick Falls
3 public schools with 1,052 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOOSICK FALLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 413 | 18.0 |
| HOOSICK FALLS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 327 | 9.1 |
| HOOSICK FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 312 | 9.2 |
Towns near Hoosick Falls
- Hoosick, NY1.7 mi · 6,711 people · home $177,200
- White Creek, NY6.5 mi · 3,275 people · home $202,600
- Bennington, VT7.0 mi · 15,333 people · home $213,300
- Shaftsbury, VT8.8 mi · 3,598 people · home $267,300
- Bennington, VT8.8 mi · 8,795 people · home $191,700
- Pittstown, NY8.9 mi · 5,540 people · home $256,800
- Pownal, VT10.3 mi · 3,258 people · home $256,600
- Schaghticoke, NY13.3 mi · 7,445 people · home $260,200
Hoosick Falls questions
Is Hoosick Falls, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hoosick Falls scores better for retirees than 47% of New York towns and quieter than 16%. 28.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.0).
How much does a house cost in Hoosick Falls?
The median owner-occupied home in Hoosick Falls is valued at $154,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,214, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $867 a month.
What is the weather like in Hoosick Falls?
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 11.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 67.2 inches of snow.
Does Hoosick Falls get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hoosick Falls since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 31, 1998. 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)