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Valatie, NY
Village in Columbia County, New York.
Population
1,796
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,432
ZIP codes
0
Valatie and its ZIP codes
Valatie at a glance
- Valatie is about 3.4 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $100,461, 17% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $325,100 (23% below New York) and median rent is $842 a month.
Local data for Valatie, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Valatie, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,461
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$325,100
Median rent
$842/mo
Homeownership
76.8%
Bachelor's or higher
34.7%
Median age
50.0
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (399), Irish Americans (335), Italian Americans (191).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Valatie.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,931
20,909 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,389
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$451M
FY 2026, $7,328 per person
How people get to work
Valatie, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Valatie, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,586
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
173
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
42.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Valatie, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.6%
U.S. 33.3% -3.7 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Valatie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KinderhookVillage | 2.1 mi | 2.1 |
| NivervilleCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2.9 |
| ChathamVillage | 5.5 mi | 1.2 |
| New BaltimoreCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.8 |
| GhentCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.6 |
| NassauVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.7 |
| CoxsackieVillage | 8 mi | 2.2 |
| RavenaVillage | 8.5 mi | 1.5 |
| StottvilleCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Nassau LakeCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.5 |
| Castleton-on-HudsonVillage | 9 mi | 0.7 |
| Sleepy Hollow LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Lorenz ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| East NassauVillage | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| PhilmontVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| AthensVillage | 12 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Valatie, NY in?
- Valatie is in Columbia County, New York.
- What is the population of Valatie, NY?
- About 1,796 people live in Valatie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Valatie?
- Nearby places include Kinderhook (2.1 mi), Niverville (2.7 mi), Chatham (5.5 mi), New Baltimore (6.5 mi), Ghent (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023