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Gloversville

Pop. 14,962·119th most expensive in New York·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,248/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.9%
vs US Median
-$717
Falling (Monthly)
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Gloversville · $1,248
More affordable than 90% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,248/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$50,000/yr
Local median income
$51,556/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Gloversville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$790
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$1,040
3 BR
$1,250
4 BR+
$1,400
Research median
$1,040/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,976/yr
At $1,248/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Gloversville, NY is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,962
Median income
$51,556
Median age
38
Renters
48.5%
Age distribution
21.9%
23.3%
22.1%
14.7%
17.9%
Under 1821.9%
18–3423.3%
35–5422.1%
55–6414.7%
65+17.9%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
83.9%
White83.9%
Black1.5%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian1.5%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
12.4%
38.4%
32.6%
16.6%
No HS diploma12.4%
HS diploma38.4%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+16.6%
Housing tenure
51.5%
48.5%
Owner51.5%
Renter48.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Gloversville, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,363 → $51,556
up 21.7%
Population
15,211 → 14,962
down 1.6%
Renter share
52% → 48.5%
-3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
14.2% → 16.6%
+2.4 pts
Median age
41 → 38
-3.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $42,363 to $51,556 across the same window, up 21.7% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 15,211 to 14,962 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. About 48.5% of households rent today, against 52% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 14.2% to 16.6%.

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Salary vs rent

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At $1,248/mo, how Gloversville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Gloversville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Gloversville. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Gloversville, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Gloversville is $1,248/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $790/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,040/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $790/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,250/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($51,556/yr), Gloversville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Gloversville an affordable city for renters?

Gloversville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,248/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($51,556/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Gloversville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Gloversville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,248/mo in Gloversville. The local median household income is $51,556/yr, meaning the typical Gloversville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Gloversville?

Rent in Gloversville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Gloversville rent compare to other cities in New York?

Gloversville is one of the more affordable cities in New York for rent, ranking #119 out of 126 tracked cities at $1,248/mo.

What percentage of Gloversville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.5% of Gloversville households are renters, while 51.5% are owner-occupied. Gloversville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Gloversville rent compare to the national average?

Gloversville's median rent of $1,248/mo is $717 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #119 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,248/mo, rent takes ~29% of Gloversville's median household income ($51,556/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Gloversville 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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