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Altamont
  • Suburb in New York

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade A
  3. Housing
    grade A minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade C+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade A
  8. Weather
    grade C
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B minus
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Altamont is a suburb of with a population of 1,704. Altamont is in Albany County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Altamont offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Altamont tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Altamont are highly rated.

About

About Altamont...
Population
1,704

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$255,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$877
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    25%
  • Own
    75%
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Altamont Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade A
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    0
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    116.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    464.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    0
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    8%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    22%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    25%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Altamont

Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$87,500
National
$69,021

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