South Glens Falls, NY

South Glens Falls, New York

South Glens Falls, New York is 36 miles NE of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 145 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Saratoga county. The village is part of the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metro area. The population of South Glens Falls is 3,368.

The People and Families of South Glens Falls

In South Glens Falls, about 47% of adults are married. Adults in South Glens Falls are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Glens Falls had a median family income of $41,694.

Political Inclinations

Among South Glens Falls political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

South Glens Falls Housing

Of the housing in South Glens Falls, approximately 57% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. South Glens Falls offers a good supply of small apartments. Property taxes in the village are low by New York standards.

Commuting

In South Glens Falls, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 10%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of South Glens Falls, NY

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

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
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

South Glens Falls Almanac

South 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)

South Glens Falls Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

South Glens Falls High Schools (2004)

SOUTH GLENS FALLS SHS
42 MERRITT RD
518-792-9987
Serves 947 students.

South Glens Falls Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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