Valley Falls, Valley Falls, NY
Valley Falls — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Valley Falls, Valley Falls, New York. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services licensing database.
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Valley Falls Neighborhood Overview
Valley Falls is a charming hamlet in the town of Pittstown, Rensselaer County, offering a quiet, rural-suburban blend. Nestled along the Hoosic River at coordinates 42.8855, -73.5437, it provides a scenic and close-knit community atmosphere within easy reach of larger Capital Region hubs.
Lifestyle & Amenities
The community centers around its historic charm, local parks, and the Hoosic River for recreation. While quiet, residents enjoy essential local services and are a short drive from the broader shopping and dining options in nearby Troy, Hoosick Falls, and Bennington, VT.
Real Estate Market
The housing market is relatively affordable for the region, with a median home value of $212,700. This attracts buyers seeking value, from historic village homes to more spacious properties with land, supported by a solid median household income of $105,735.
Schools & Education
Valley Falls is part of the Hoosic Valley Central School District, which serves students from several towns. The district includes Hoosic Valley Elementary School and Hoosic Valley Junior-Senior High School, located in the neighboring hamlet of Schaghticoke.
Transportation & Connectivity
Primarily car-dependent, Valley Falls is conveniently accessed via NY Route 67. It's approximately a 30-minute drive to downtown Troy and 45 minutes to Albany, providing manageable commutes to major employment and cultural centers in the Capital Region.
Why Choose Valley Falls
Choose Valley Falls for its affordable cost of living, strong sense of community, and picturesque river setting. It's an ideal spot for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle without sacrificing convenient access to the amenities and opportunities of the greater Capital Region.
Valley Falls Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $213K |
| Median Gross Rent | $908/mo |
| Median Household Income | $106K |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.9% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Premium |
| Primary ZIP Code | 12185 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Valley Falls, Valley Falls
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap — last updated 2026-07-14