City profile
West Glens Falls, NY
Washington County · Population 10,050
West Glens Falls is a town in Washington County, NY with about 10,050 residents and a typical home value near $256,000. It is 42 miles from Rutland, VT, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
19°F
Summer avg
70°F
Sunny days / yr
170
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$255,800
Typical monthly housing
$1,718
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
103
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 62/100
Top hazards: Lightning, Cold wave, Landslide
Nearest major airport
39 mi to Albany International Airport (ALB)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 39% Democratic / 61% Republican
Community
Population
10,050
Black population
0.5%
County
Washington 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 10,050 residents
- Typical home value about $256,000
- 42 miles from Rutland, VT
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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