Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
Village of Altamont
Village of Altamont, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$675
Population
1,512
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Families flock to this New York suburb
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An idyllic small town for commuters, the city of Altamont is a suburb of New York State that sits only 20 miles outside of Albany and 10 miles outside of Schenectady. Residents have access to job opportunities, historic sites, museums, restaurants, retailers, and entertainment options galore because of Altamont’s central location. This small town boasts a family-friendly atmosphere and a close-knit community, and is home to great public schools like Altamont Elementary.
When residents aren’t enjoying one of the several local restaurants in town, they’re enjoying the great outdoors at Bosenkill Park or Orsini Park. Locals have easy access to Interstates 88 and 90, adding to the commuter benefits of renting in Altamont. Although Altamont offers a convenient location, the town still sits a good distance from major metro areas, and is surrounded by dense woodlands and spacious suburban neighborhoods.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,093
Average: $103,645
Education
641
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
826
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Village Of Altamont has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Village of Altamont, NY is $675 for one bedroom, and $804 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Village of Altamont has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$675/month
750 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Village of Altamont, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Thompson's Lake State Park
- Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
- Tawasentha Park
- Thacher State Park
- Maple Ski Ridge
Airports
- Albany International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.