Glens Falls, NY — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

Warren County · Glens Falls · population 14,455

First-time buyersShrinkingSmall-town feel

Rising

Momentum score · 0–100

Where Glens Falls stands

At or near all-time high. home values up 5.1% in the last year. population shrinking 0.6% per year. rents up 5.9% in the last year.

Median home $269,368

1-year +5.1%

5-yr CAGR +6.4%

vs 5-yr peak +0.0%

Population -0.6%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability

25/100

Very car-dependent

Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.

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Public transit

15/100

Transit limited

Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.

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Remote work fit

56/100

Workable for remote workers

Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 15.8

Lean buy

At a 15.8 price-to-rent ratio, Glens Falls is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →

Home YoY

75 · w22%

Home 5-yr CAGR

71 · w22%

Distance from peak

90 · w18%

Population growth

35 · w16%

Rent YoY

84 · w12%

Home 10-yr CAGR

69 · w10%

Long thesis

Glens Falls has held up across the cycle: home values at $269,368 with +6.4% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.

Short thesis

Glens Falls's population is shrinking 0.6% per year. Housing demand has to come from somewhere — if people are leaving, the buyer pool is shrinking faster than the inventory. That eventually shows up in price.

About Glens Falls

Glens Falls is a city in Warren County, New York, with an estimated population of 14,455. The population has contracted 0.6% per year on average since 2020. The median home value in Glens Falls is $269,368 as of 2026-04, up 5.1% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +6.4% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Glens Falls average $1,417 per month, up 5.9% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 71 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●Healthy 5-year run: +6.4% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.

●Quiet strength: +5.1% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.

●Held the highs: currently +0.0% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

●Hot rental market: rents up 5.9% YoY — landlords have pricing power, supports new investment math.

▼ Bear case

●Flat or shrinking population: -0.6% per year. Housing demand has to come from somewhere — verify the source.

○Thin housing market: small population means fewer transactions and slower resale. Liquidity risk on exit.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

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