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Altamont, NY
Village in Albany County, New York.
Population
1,855
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,465
ZIP codes
0
Altamont and its ZIP codes
Altamont at a glance
- Altamont is about 3.5 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $112,159 a year, 30% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $318,900 (25% below New York) and median rent is $1,201 a month.
Local data for Altamont, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Altamont, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$112,159
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$318,900
Median rent
$1,201/mo
Homeownership
79.8%
Bachelor's or higher
50.9%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (517), German Americans (392), Italian Americans (333).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Albany County. PPP loans are for Altamont.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,818
235,826 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,395
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$13.8B
FY 2026, $43,901 per person
How people get to work
Altamont, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.4%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home20.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Altamont, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,638
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
591
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 12°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Altamont, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.1%
U.S. 33.3% -4.2 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.5%
U.S. 11.1% -7.6 pts
Cities near Altamont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Duane LakeCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.4 |
| DuanesburgCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.5 |
| VoorheesvilleVillage | 6.3 mi | 2.1 |
| RotterdamCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 8.2 |
| DelansonVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.6 |
| SchenectadyCity | 8.3 mi | 10.8 |
| WestmereCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.2 |
| Mariaville LakeCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 5.6 |
| ScotiaVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.7 |
| ColonieVillage | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| NiskayunaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 11.9 |
| RoesslevilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4 |
| EsperanceVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| East GlenvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 10.1 |
| AlbanyCity | 13 mi | 21.4 |
| LoudonvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Altamont, NY in?
- Altamont is in Albany County, New York.
- What is the population of Altamont, NY?
- About 1,855 people live in Altamont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Altamont?
- Nearby places include Duane Lake (5 mi), Duanesburg (6.2 mi), Voorheesville (6.3 mi), Rotterdam (6.4 mi), Delanson (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023