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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):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%Glens Falls Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Glens Falls Walking and Biking to Work

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens54
Well-Paid Single Men54
Age of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults43
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Rents67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime86
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Glens Falls Club between 1905 and 1920

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