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Seneca Falls, NY

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Population
6,956
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
451 ft
Median Home Value
$123,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$951/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$59,864
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Seneca Falls

Located in the heart of New York's Finger Lakes, Seneca Falls is a historic village of around 7,000 people set along the Cayuga-Seneca Canal. It is widely recognized as the birthplace of women's rights and the inspiration for Bedford Falls in *It's a Wonderful Life*. Tree-lined residential neighborhoods, classic downtown architecture, and waterside paths make it a comfortable, scenic place to settle down.

Canada geese on Van Cleef Lake, Seneca Falls, New York 20230218

Families are served by the Seneca Falls Central School District, and life here revolves around quiet neighborhoods and the outdoors. Cayuga Lake and the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge are right next door for weekend boating, hiking, and fishing. The village covers basic shopping, dining, and healthcare, with larger employers, colleges, and hospital systems within a 45-minute drive in Geneva, Auburn, or Rochester. Expect cold, snowy winters with lake-effect flurries, followed by sunny summers filled with waterfront events, farm stands, and local wineries.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Home PricesA+97.3rating

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