Living in Altamont, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Altamont · Census data 2020–2024
Altamont has 1,855 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $112,159 (30% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $318,900, the median rent is $1,201/month.
Altamont at a glance
- Population
- 1,855
- Median age
- 42.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $112,159State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $318,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,201/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Altamont a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the New York median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Altamont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Altamont the median home value is $318,900, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,201 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,347 a month in housing costs.
Altamont median household income
The median household income in Altamont is $112,159 and the income per person is $47,422. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Altamont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 731
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.53
Altamont demographics
- Population
- 1,855
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 718
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Altamont ›
Education in Altamont
50.9% of adults 25 and older in Altamont have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 26.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Altamont
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Altamont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont | 1,855 | $112,159 | $318,900 | $1,201 |
| Duane Lake | 236 | $142,150 | $404,300 | — |
| Voorheesville | 2,824 | $111,172 | $324,700 | $1,228 |
| Rotterdam | 22,695 | $85,887 | $214,400 | $1,278 |
| Delanson | 263 | $113,750 | $264,500 | $950 |
| Westmere | 8,334 | $88,378 | $313,400 | $1,629 |
| Schenectady | 68,847 | $58,399 | $168,800 | $1,145 |
| Scotia | 7,264 | $76,525 | $189,900 | $1,031 |
| Mariaville Lake | 1,085 | $83,168 | $248,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Altamont, NY?
The median household income in Altamont is $112,159, 30% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Altamont?
The median home value in Altamont is $318,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Altamont?
The median gross rent in Altamont is $1,201 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Altamont, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the New York median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
What is the median age in Altamont?
The median age in Altamont is 42.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Altamont?
The average commute to work in Altamont is 31 minutes; 20.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Altamont?
The unemployment rate in Altamont is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Altamont?
50.9% of adults in Altamont have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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