How much house does $500,000 buy you in Glens Falls?

Back in 2014, spending $500,000 on a house was generally reserved for high earners. The typical U.S. home sold for $159,000, while starter homes averaged just $101,000. Fast-forward to today, and prices have more than doubled: A standard home now sells for $440,000, with starter homes approaching $300,000. 

These current prices have put homeownership out of reach for many – and things don't look to be improving. Prices are still rising, affordability keeps dropping, and starter homes are becoming harder to find as home values climb. This has created a very sluggish and difficult housing market. In fact, even the usual busy spring and summer buying seasons were unusually slow this year.

While $500,000 once stretched much further, in many cities today, it's not nearly enough. But what about Glens Falls?

To find out, Redfin Real Estate found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in Glens Falls right now. Listings below $500,000 were included if necessary.

44-46 Notre Dame St, Fort Edward, NY 12828
- Price: $474,000
- 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,254
- See 44-46 Notre Dame St, Fort Edward, NY 12828 on Redfin.com

13 Taylor Woods Rd, Fort Ann, NY 12827
- Price: $475,000
- 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,728
- See 13 Taylor Woods Rd, Fort Ann, NY 12827 on Redfin.com

47 Herald Dr, Queensbury, NY 12804
- Price: $449,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,078
- See 47 Herald Dr, Queensbury, NY 12804 on Redfin.com

177 Forest Lake Rd, Chestertown, NY 12817
- Price: $499,900
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,025
- See 177 Forest Lake Rd, Chestertown, NY 12817 on Redfin.com

1352 County Route 24, Granville, NY 12832
- Price: $459,500
- 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,140
- See 1352 County Route 24, Granville, NY 12832 on Redfin.com

678 Dippikill Rd, Warrensburg, NY 12885
- Price: $499,000
- 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,000
- See 678 Dippikill Rd, Warrensburg, NY 12885 on Redfin.com

58 Duell Hill Rd, Brant Lake, NY 12815
- Price: $499,999
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,352
- See 58 Duell Hill Rd, Brant Lake, NY 12815 on Redfin.com

251 Big Bay Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804
- Price: $464,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,124
- See 251 Big Bay Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804 on Redfin.com

39 Austin Pond Rd, North Creek, NY 12853
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,956
- See 39 Austin Pond Rd, North Creek, NY 12853 on Redfin.com

11 Hughes Ct, Queensbury, NY 12804
- Price: $499,500
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,614
- See 11 Hughes Ct, Queensbury, NY 12804 on Redfin.com

113 New Vermont Rd, Bolton Landing, NY 12814
- Price: $454,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,296
- See 113 New Vermont Rd, Bolton Landing, NY 12814 on Redfin.com

131 Powderhorn Way, Cossayuna, NY 12823
- Price: $479,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,659
- See 131 Powderhorn Way, Cossayuna, NY 12823 on Redfin.com

17 Cherry St, Lake George, NY 12845
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,779
- See 17 Cherry St, Lake George, NY 12845 on Redfin.com

30 Berry Patch Dr, Queensbury, NY 12804
- Price: $474,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,722
- See 30 Berry Patch Dr, Queensbury, NY 12804 on Redfin.com

50 Nicole Dr, Queensbury, NY 12804
- Price: $460,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,558
- See 50 Nicole Dr, Queensbury, NY 12804 on Redfin.com

489 River Rd, Warrensburg, NY 12885
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,162
- See 489 River Rd, Warrensburg, NY 12885 on Redfin.com

441 Lockhart Mountain Rd, Lake George, NY 12845
- Price: $450,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,889
- See 441 Lockhart Mountain Rd, Lake George, NY 12845 on Redfin.com

8 Sunrise Ct, Silver Bay, NY 12874
- Price: $495,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,740
- See 8 Sunrise Ct, Silver Bay, NY 12874 on Redfin.com

1300 Burgoyne Ave, Hudson Falls, NY 12839
- Price: $479,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,728
- See 1300 Burgoyne Ave, Hudson Falls, NY 12839 on Redfin.com

29 E State St, Glens Falls, NY 12801
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,530
- See 29 E State St, Glens Falls, NY 12801 on Redfin.com

121 Quivey Hill Rd, Granville, NY 12832
- Price: $450,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,512
- See 121 Quivey Hill Rd, Granville, NY 12832 on Redfin.com

202 Old School House Rd, North River, NY 12856
- Price: $454,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,370
- See 202 Old School House Rd, North River, NY 12856 on Redfin.com

13 Leonard Ln, Lake George, NY 12845
- Price: $489,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,300
- See 13 Leonard Ln, Lake George, NY 12845 on Redfin.com

703 Sherman Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804
- Price: $469,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,232
- See 703 Sherman Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804 on Redfin.com

151 W Mountain Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804
- Price: $450,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,792
- See 151 W Mountain Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804 on Redfin.com

18 Woodcliff Dr, Chestertown, NY 12817
- Price: $459,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 920
- See 18 Woodcliff Dr, Chestertown, NY 12817 on Redfin.com

3 Top Of The World Rd, Lake George, NY 12845
- Price: $479,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,488
- See 3 Top Of The World Rd, Lake George, NY 12845 on Redfin.com

376 W Hague Rd, Hague, NY 12836
- Price: $480,000
- 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,560
- See 376 W Hague Rd, Hague, NY 12836 on Redfin.com

2023 Lands End Rd, Huletts Landing, NY 12841
- Price: $495,000
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 950
- See 2023 Lands End Rd, Huletts Landing, NY 12841 on Redfin.com

2035 Norman Way, Fort Ann, NY 12827
- Price: $489,000
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 638
- See 2035 Norman Way, Fort Ann, NY 12827 on Redfin.com