Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Spot Coffee
Coffee Shop
Juicin' Jar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
SUNY Adirondack Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Tidal Wave Café
Coffee Shop
Timbertown Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Charles R. Wood Theater
Theatre Arts
Glens Falls Community Theatre
Theatre Arts
Chapman Historical Museum
Museum
The Park Theater
Theatre Arts
Cool Insuring Arena
Stadium
World Awareness Children's Museum
Museum
The Hyde Collection
Museum
Kingpin's Alley Family Fun Center
Bowling Alley
Regal Aviation Mall
Cinema
Blind Rock
Attraction
Glen Drive In Theater
Cinema
Strand Theatre
Theatre Arts
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
Water Park
Broadway Lanes
Bowling Alley
Storytown Stage
Theatre Arts
Timbertown Wilderness Theater
Theatre Arts
The Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor
Theme Park
Great Escape Lodge Indoor Water Park
Water Park
Food and Drink (7) C+
Fenimore's Lounge
Bar
Bullpen Tavern
Bar
Mean Max's Brew Works
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Park & Elm
Deli
Cooper's Cave Ale Company
Bar
Common Roots Brewing Company
Bar
Mohan's Glen Dew
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Giavano's Pizzeria
Fast Food
New Way Lunch
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Mr. Bill's Carhop
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Fitness (3) A+
CORE
Gym
Greater Glens Falls Senior Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Glens Falls Bagels
Bakery
Sorrentino's Deli & Market
Butcher
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Market 32
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Parks (23) A+
Glens Falls City Park
Park
Glens Falls City Park
Park
May Street Park
Park
Murray Street Park
Park
Sanford Street School Playground
Playground
Sagamore Street Park
Park
South Glens Falls Historical Park
Park
Montcalm Street Park
Park
East Playground
Playground
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
South Glens Falls Betar Byway Park
Park
Crandall Park
Park
Haviland's Cove Park
Park
The John T. Benoit Boat Launch & Picnic Park
Park
Feeder Canal Trail
Park
Hovey Pond Park
Park
Feeder Canal Park
Park
Freedom Park
Playground
West End Park
Park
West End Park
Park
Meadowbrook Preserve
Park
Moreau Town Park
Park
Juckett Park
Park
Paris Park
Park
Murray Park
Park
Shops (14) A+
20/20 Optical
Optician
Scoville Jewelers
Fashion
Milk & Honey
Gift Shop
Stewart's
Convenience Store
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Grey Ghost Bicycles
Bicycle
Bare Bones Furniture & Mattress
Furniture
King Kutz
Hairdresser
Stewart's
Convenience Store
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Esin Fuels
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Cobble Pond Farms
Convenience Store
Rick's Bike Shop
Bicycle
Speedway
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Benson's Pet Center
Pets
Lowe's
Home Improvement
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commute C

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Glens Falls.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations D-
Ridge Street Terminal
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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cost of living C+

The cost of living in Glens Falls is 98/100 - which is 16% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Glens Falls crime rates are 977 per 100k, which is 55% lower than New York
Property Crime
827 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
150 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C-

The median income in Glens Falls is $55,496 - which is 9% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$55,496 D
Unemployment Rate
3.9% C-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Glens Falls Police Department
Police
Garcia Plastic and Hand Surgery
Doctor
Westfall Vision
Doctor
Glens Falls Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Surgical Specialists of Glens Falls Hospital
Clinic
Glens Falls Hospital
Hospital
Loren C. Baim D.D.S.
Dentist
Broad Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Health Center on Broad Street
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Associates in Vision Care
Doctor
Hannaford Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
WellNow Urgent Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
South Glens Falls Fire Company
Fire Station
South Glens Falls Police Department
Police
West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Company #1
Fire Station
Convenient Medical Care
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Queensbury Central Fire Company Station 1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
West Glens Falls Emergency Squad
Ambulance Station
Adirondack Cardiology
Doctor
South Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Glens Falls home prices are $158,200 - which is 45% lower than New York
Home Price
$158,200 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
5% B
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools C

The Glens Falls graduation rate is 81% - which is 1% lower than New York
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (6) D-
St Mary-Alphonsus Catholic School
Abraham Wing School
Glens Falls Middle School
Big Cross Street School
Jackson Heights School
Kensington Road School
Oliver W Winch Middle School
Harrison Avenue Elementary School
Tanglewood Elementary School
Ambleside Schoo
Queensbury Middle School
Moreau Elementary School
Queensbury Elementary School
William H Barton Intermediate School
Washington Co Correctional Facility
Margaret Murphy Kindergarten Center
Hudson Falls Primary School
Hudson Falls Intermediate School
Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Boces
Hudson Falls Middle School
High Schools (2) F
Glens Falls Middle School
Glens Falls Senior High School
Oliver W Winch Middle School
South Glens Falls Senior High School
Queensbury Senior High School
Hudson Falls High School
Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Boces
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ratings C+

Glens Falls has an overall rating of 66% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes D+
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Glens Falls, NY Area Guide

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Glens Falls Area Facts

  • Glens Falls has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Glens Falls crime rates are 55% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Glens Falls is 16% lower than the New York average

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Close to Nature, with a Small-Town Feel 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I was born and raised in Glens Falls, New York and after going to college and working elsewhere for a while, I decided that I needed to come back home. Living in Glens Falls, New York has always provided me with a great sense of security. This community is just north of the Hudso ...Read More n River and our population is small, so we definitely have that small-town feel.

The cost of living here is average compared to surrounding towns, so nothing out of the ordinary price wise when comparing it to other local towns. The crime in this area is also low. Everyone is so polite and this city is just so cute.

The best areas in Glen Falls, New York are the local scenic areas. This community is very close to several lakes and the mountains. You can always take a day trip to the Adirondack Park Reserve, if you want to get up close and personal with nature or just need a day on a hiking trail. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Glens Falls? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Glens Falls City Park
      Glens Falls City Park
      May Street Park
      Murray Street Park
      Sanford Street School Playground
      Sagamore Street Park
      South Glens Falls Historical Park
      Montcalm Street Park

      Entertainment

      Charles R. Wood Theater
      Glens Falls Community Theatre
      Chapman Historical Museum
      The Park Theater
      Cool Insuring Arena
      World Awareness Children's Museum
      The Hyde Collection
      Kingpin's Alley Family Fun Center

      Food & Drink

      Fenimore's Lounge
      Bullpen Tavern
      Mean Max's Brew Works
      Domino's
      Burger King
      Park & Elm
      Cooper's Cave Ale Company
      Common Roots Brewing Company

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Glens Falls? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Glens Falls.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Glens Falls? The cost of living in Glens Falls is 98/100 - which is 16% lower than New York.
      Glens Falls
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Glens Falls? Glens Falls crime rates are 977, which are 55% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      977 per 100k people

      58% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 103

      58% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Glens Falls? The median income in Glens Falls is $55,496 which is 9% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $55,496equal to the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,0057% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      15% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Glens Falls a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Glens Falls Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Hannaford Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Westfall Vision
      Garcia Plastic and Hand Surgery
      Health Center on Broad Street
      Associates in Vision Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Glens Falls home prices? Glens Falls home prices are $158,200 - which is 45% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $158,20014% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8995% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Glens Falls have good schools? The Glens Falls graduation rate is 81% - which is 1% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      9% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Glens Falls a good place to live? Glens Falls has an overall rating of 66% from 14 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      66%

      14 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      57%

      13 total surveys

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