Gloversville, NY

Gloversville, New York

Introduction to Gloversville, New York

Gloversville, New York, in Fulton county, is 26 miles NW of Schenectady, New York and 160 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The city has a population of 15,413.

Gloversville History

In 1752, Arent Stevens bought the land on which Gloversville developed. It began as a settlement for Puritans from New England, when it was known as Stump City. The area received its first post office in 1828 and adopted its current name around the same time. It was officially incorporated as a village in 1851.

Gloversville and nearby Attractions

• Johnstown Historical Society Museum
• Fulton County Museum
• Pine Brook Golf Club
• Myers Park
• West Millpond

Things To Do In Gloversville

Those who love playing golf would be delighted by the facilities offered at the local golf courses. The Pecks Lake Resort offers amenities for many types of recreational activities, including water sports. There are also facilities for camping, backpacking and hiking in the region.

Gloversville Transportation

Flights are available from Albany International Airport.

Gloversville Higher Education

SUNY College, Schenectady County Community College and Union College provide facilities for higher education.

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High Points

Gloversville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 14%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Gloversville, NY

Comparing Gloversville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Gloversville Almanac

Gloversville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gloversville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Gloversville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Gloversville Public Libraries

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Gloversville Hospitals

NATHAN LITTAUER HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
99 EAST STATE STREET
(518) 725-8621
Emergency Service: Yes

Gloversville High Schools (2004)

GLOVERSVILLE HS
199 LINCOLN ST
518-725-0671
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 865 students.

Gloversville Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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