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Is West Glens Falls, NY expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,48216% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$100,558about $8,380/month · 15% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$255,80023% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (89.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,280 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 86 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

West Glens Falls
$1,482
East Rockaway
$2,666
Lancaster
$1,048
East Setauket
$2,403
Oneida
$1,248
North Gates
$1,492
Rye Brook
$2,861

How much do households earn in West Glens Falls?

Under $25k
11.0%
$25k–50k
17.4%
$50k–100k
30.4%
$100k–150k
29.1%
$150k+
10.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 39.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in West Glens Falls

SizeWest Glens FallsU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,473$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,527$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is West Glens Falls overall?

Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
134
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for West Glens Falls, so the New York figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in West Glens Falls

🏛️ Property tax$4,491a year · 1.76% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$200a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in West Glens Falls

Commute to work21.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree32.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home89.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Glens Falls?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $293 a month less.

Renting
$1,482
Owning
$1,775

Owning assumes a typical $255,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,580 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in West Glens Falls, NY?

Renting in West Glens Falls costs a median of about $1,482 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

How much do I need to make to live in West Glens Falls?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,280 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is West Glens Falls cheap or expensive?

West Glens Falls is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.7% of the typical household income of $100,558. It ranks 86th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in West Glens Falls?

The median homeowner in West Glens Falls pays $4,491 a year in property taxes, about 1.76% of the median home value.

Is West Glens Falls more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in West Glens Falls?

The median home value in West Glens Falls is $255,800, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

10,050 people live in West Glens Falls. Numbers are typical (middle) values.