Best Places to Live in Glens Falls, New York

Small city - East-central New York at southeast edge of Adirondacks, 60 miles north of Albany. August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Glens Falls, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Pros

-Nearby mountains
-Nearby recreation
-Small-town atmosphere

Cons

-Isolation
-Low future job growth
-Harsh winters

Local Listings in Glens Falls

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$176,750

121 W Mountain Rd
Bed 5 | Bath 2 | 2130 SqFt

$59,900

14 Kenworthy Ave
Bed 4 | Bath 2 | 1360 SqFt

$172,900

36 W Boylston St
Bed 3 | Bath 2 | 1488 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Glens Falls Metro Area

Glens Falls is a minor industrial center and gateway to the Adirondack Region to the north. It is located just to the north of the Albany–Saratoga Springs area along the Hudson River. The town is quiet and boasts a pleasant small-town feel with low crime, moderate living costs and good air quality, but there isn’t much to do in the immediate town. As typical with the region, economic prospects are not strong. Living costs are moderate; not the cheapest in New York.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: New York
County: Warren County
Metro Area: Glens Falls Metro Area
Political Ideology: Leaning liberal

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Glens Falls
Zip Codes: 12801
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 292 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Glens Falls is 4.8% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Positive. Glens Falls jobs have increased by 0.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Glens Falls's cost of living is 12.7% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Glens Falls's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Glens Falls, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

Warren county voted Republican in three of the five previous Presidential elections, voting Democratic in 2008 and 2012. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Glens Falls's population is 14,428 people. Since 2010, it has had a population decline of 2.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 17.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Glens Falls is $144,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 2.3%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Glens Falls public schools spend $18,407 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.4 students per teacher in Glens Falls. More Education

Best Places to Live in Glens Falls Rankings

#8	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
#41	Best Green Cities
#69	America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
#285	2005 Best Places to Live

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Housing Market in Glens Falls

It's a good time to buy in Glens Falls. Home Appreciation is up 2.3% in the last 12 months. Browse Glens Falls Real Estate

The median home price in Glens Falls is $144,700. Browse Homes in this Range.

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Reviews for Glens Falls 8 Reviews

Safe and courteous - 5/26/2019
Glens Falls is a very courteous small city. I read somewhere it is the safest city for its size in U.S. Real estate very cheap ( nice 4 bedroom house for under... Read More

"Ret1re" | Johnsburg, NY | Reply | No Replies

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All the Charm of a Dressed Pig - 3/24/2013
I moved to Glens Falls in 2009 from downstate, sucked in by their new facade and tempted by the surprisingly low cost of real estate. There's a reason why this area's... Read More

Betsy | Glens Falls, NY | Reply | 2 Replies

Back to Growth - 9/6/2011
I used to seriously dislike living near here. The town used to be falling apart, with no future, and not much to do. It has changed greatly in the past decade, from... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN GLENS FALLS, NEW YORK

12801

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