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Altamont, New York, in Albany county, is 9 miles SW of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 135 miles N of New York, New York. The village is in the Albany - Schenectady - Troy area. There are 1,737 residents in Altamont.
In Altamont, about 64% of adults are married.
In 2000, Altamont had a median family income of $61,750. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Altamont.
Altamont folks tended to give their money ($850) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Altamont that were owner-occupied was 69%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the village.
In Altamont, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Altamont strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Altamont to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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