Living in Altmar, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Altmar · Census data 2020–2024
Altmar has 243 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $46,250 (46% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $88,800, the median rent is $965/month.
Altmar is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Altmar at a glance
- Population
- 243
- Median age
- 35.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $46,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $88,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $965/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 63.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.8%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Altmar a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Altmar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Altmar the median home value is $88,800, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $965 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,240 a month in housing costs.
Altmar median household income
The median household income in Altmar is $46,250 and the income per person is $26,938. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Altmar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 130
- Owner-occupied
- 63.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.4%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.01
Altmar demographics
- Population
- 243
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 6.6%
- Households
- 121
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Altmar ›
Education in Altmar
17.8% of adults 25 and older in Altmar have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Altmar
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Altmar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altmar | 243 | $46,250 | $88,800 | $965 |
| Pulaski | 2,156 | $50,481 | $158,100 | $868 |
| Lacona | 808 | $76,500 | $131,300 | $699 |
| Parish | 601 | $88,333 | $129,300 | $781 |
| Sandy Creek | 638 | $64,028 | $106,000 | $668 |
| Mexico | 2,241 | $73,229 | $167,100 | $893 |
| Mannsville | 417 | $83,125 | $175,000 | $1,075 |
| Pierrepont Manor | 425 | $83,324 | — | — |
| Ellisburg | 150 | $85,625 | $168,800 | $905 |
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What is the median household income in Altmar, NY?
The median household income in Altmar is $46,250, 46% lower 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 Altmar?
The median home value in Altmar is $88,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Altmar?
The median gross rent in Altmar is $965 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Altmar, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Altmar?
The median age in Altmar is 35.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Altmar?
The average commute to work in Altmar is 17 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Altmar?
The unemployment rate in Altmar is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Altmar?
17.8% of adults in Altmar 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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