West Glens Falls, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
9,967 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$97,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$256,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$594 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,122 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Warren County
2
Glens Falls Metro Area
2
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Warren County
3
Glens Falls Metro Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 22 19
Feb 3 14 22
Mar 3 13 31
Apr 4 3 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 4 37
Dec 4 14 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 45, NY Assembly District 114, NY
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Schools

Queensbury Senior High School
2 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Kensington Road School
2 miles, E • 3.2 star
Glens Falls Senior High School
2 miles, E • 5 star
Queensbury Middle School
2 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Adirondack Community College
4 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Skidmore College
15 miles, SW • 3.2 star
SUNY Empire State College
16 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Glens Falls Hospital
3 miles, E • 2.3 star
Saratoga Hospital
16 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
39 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Burlington International Airport
85 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Plattsburgh International Airport
94 miles, NE • 1 star
Bradley International Airport
108 miles, S • 2.8 star
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