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Hudson Falls, New York

Introduction to Hudson Falls, New York

Hudson Falls, New York, in Washington county, is 38 miles NE of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 143 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The village lies within the Glens Falls metropolitan area, and has a population of 6,927.

Hudson Falls History

The village, originally known as Baker's Falls, was granted to James Bradshaw and his associates in a land patent in 1762. In 1810, it was incorporated as the Village of Sandy Hill and in 1910 it was renamed as Hudson Falls.

Hudson Falls and Nearby Attractions

  • Old Fort House Museum
  • Derby Park
  • Saratoga Spa State Park
  • Ulysses S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site
  • Great Escape

Things To Do In Hudson Falls

Those interested in history may enjoy a visit to the Old Fort House Museum, Hyde Collection, and the World Awareness Children's Museum. Wedgewood Golf Club and Kingswood Golf Club offer opportunities to play golf. Local parks include the Lake Saint Catherine State Park, Moreau Lake State Park, and Derby Park. Lake Saint Catherine State Park has picnic areas, camping grounds, and provides swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities as well.

Hudson Falls Transportation

Tourists and visitors can find air transportation at the Albany International airport.

Hudson Falls Higher Education

The closest colleges to Hudson Falls include Adirondack Community College, Suny Empire State College, and Skidmore College.

Comparative Profile of Hudson Falls, NY

Comparing Hudson 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 Population88
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use74
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Property Taxes37
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime64
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