Glens Falls, NY

Glens Falls, New York

Introduction to Glens Falls, New York

Glens Falls, New York, in Warren county, is 37 miles NE of Schenectady, New York and 146 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 14,354 people in the city.

Glens Falls History

The area occupied by the present day city of Glen Falls was originally called Chepontuc. After many name changes, the area was named in honor of Colonel Johannes Glen in 1788. It had its first post office in 1808, and was incorporated as a village in 1839. Glens Falls achieved cityhood in 1908.

Glens Falls and nearby Attractions

• Champlain Canal
• Charles R. Wood Theater
• Glens Falls Community Theatre
• Glens Falls Symphony
• Chapman Historical Museum
• The Hyde Collection

Things To Do In Glens Falls

Glen Falls is noted for its many historic sites. It has two historic districts that are mentioned on the National Register of Historic Places. The city also has a Civil War Monument. Glen Falls presents a variety of opportunities for entertainment as well, ranging across theater, music and locally organized events.

Glens Falls Transportation

Albany International is the nearest major airport.

Glens Falls Higher Education

Adirondack Community College, SUNY Empire State College and Skidmore College provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

Glens Falls strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 9%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Glens Falls, NY

Comparing Glens Falls to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Glens Falls Almanac

Glens Falls Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Glens Falls Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Glens Falls, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Glens Falls Public Libraries

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Glens Falls Hospitals

GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
100 PARK STREET
(518) 792-3151
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Glens Falls

Glens Falls High Schools (2004)

GLENS FALLS SHS
10 QUADE ST
518-792-6564
Serves 877 students.

Glens Falls Colleges

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Adirondack Beauty School

Adirondack Community College

(List of All New York Colleges)

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