Gloversville, NY

Gloversville, New York

Gloversville, New York, in Fulton county, is 26 miles NW of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 160 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The city has a population of 15,413.

The People and Families of Gloversville

In Gloversville, about 44% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Gloversville live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gloversville had a median family income of $34,713.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Gloversville ($250). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Gloversville Housing

About 54% of housing units in Gloversville are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Typical rents in Gloversville are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Gloversville, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 14%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Gloversville, NY

Comparing Gloversville 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
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Gloversville Almanac

Gloversville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Gloversville Public Libraries

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Gloversville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Gloversville residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Gloversville, 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

Gloversville Hospitals

NATHAN LITTAUER HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
99 EAST STATE STREET
(518) 725-8621
Emergency Service: Yes

Gloversville High Schools (2004)

GLOVERSVILLE HS
199 LINCOLN ST
518-725-0671
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 865 students.

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