Hoosick Falls, NY

Hoosick Falls, New York

Hoosick Falls, New York is 26 miles NE of Albany, New York (center to center) and 122 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Rensselaer county. The village is part of the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metro area. The population of Hoosick Falls is 3,436.

The People and Families of Hoosick Falls

In Hoosick Falls, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hoosick Falls had a median family income of $45,829.

Political Inclinations

Among Hoosick Falls political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $600. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Hoosick Falls Housing

Of the housing in Hoosick Falls, approximately 61% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Hoosick Falls offers a good supply of small apartments. Property taxes in the village are low by New York standards.

Commuting

In Hoosick Falls, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Hoosick Falls, NY

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

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
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Hoosick Falls Almanac

Hoosick Falls Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Hoosick Falls Public Libraries

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Hoosick Falls Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Hoosick Falls 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, Hoosick 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

Hoosick Falls High Schools (2004)

HOOSICK FALLS HS
21187 NY RT 22
518-686-7321
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 592 students.

Hoosick Falls Colleges

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