City profile
Gloversville, NY
Fulton County · Population 14,962
Gloversville is a town in Fulton County, NY with about 14,962 residents and a typical home value near $106,000. It is 91 miles from Syracuse, NY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
24°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
165
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$106,400
Typical monthly housing
$714
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
76
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.54%
- State income tax (top)
- 10.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.53%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 49/100
Nearest major airport
35 mi to Albany International Airport (ALB)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 32% Democratic / 68% Republican
Community
Population
14,962
Black population
1.5%
County
Fulton County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving NY than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms, high taxes
Highlights
- About 14,962 residents
- Typical home value about $106,000
- 91 miles from Syracuse, NY
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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