Hoosick Falls, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
3,189 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,325 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$155,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$586 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$719 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rensselaer County
3
Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rensselaer County
4
Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
4
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 21 21
Feb 2 15 23
Mar 4 14 33
Apr 4 3 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 5 0 65
Jul 5 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 1 48
Nov 4 4 38
Dec 4 17 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 7%

Schools

St Mary S Academy
<1 miles, NE
Hoosick Falls Elementary School
2 miles, SW 1.9 star
Hoosac School
3 miles, S 5 star

Colleges

Bennington College
6 miles, E 1.4 star
Southern Vermont College
7 miles, SE 1.9 star
Williams College
15 miles, S 4.1 star

Hospitals

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
8 miles, SE 4.1 star
Samaritan Hospital-St Mary's Campus
20 miles, W 3.2 star
Samaritan Hospital
20 miles, W 2.3 star

Airports

Albany International Airport
25 miles, W 1.9 star
Bradley International Airport
75 miles, S 2.8 star
Worcester Regional Airport
87 miles, SE 1 star
Manchester Airport
97 miles, E 1.4 star