Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Seneca Falls, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$839
Population
6,465
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Historic Gateway to the Finger Lakes
Small Town
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Lake
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Historic
The Upstate New York hamlet of Seneca Falls is a picturesque community rich with history and surrounded by the region’s natural beauty. The town’s most distinctive claim to fame is the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention, a foundational conference in the history of women’s rights in America. To this day, the town is full of buildings and homes dating back over two centuries, lending a timeless character to the surroundings.
Seneca Falls is generally considered to be the inspiration for the community of Bedford Falls in the film It’s A Wonderful Life, and the town’s annual Christmas celebrations pay direct tribute to the 1946 classic. Positioned amid the Finger Lakes with Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge close by, the area is perfect for folks who enjoy spending quality time outdoors.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$54,599
Average: $68,073
Education
1,372
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,275
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Seneca Falls has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Seneca Falls, NY is $729 for a studio, $839 for one bedroom, and $1,053 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seneca Falls has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$839/month
603 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Seneca Falls, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
272 Students
Frank M Knight Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
268 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
266 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
350 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Womens Rights National Historical Park
- Cayuga Lake State Park
- Waterloo Harbor Campground
- Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
- Seneca Lake State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Ithaca Tompkins International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.