Altona, NY

Altona, New York

Altona, New York, in Clinton county, is 144 miles N of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 218 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 1,056.

The People and Families of Altona

In Altona, about 14% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Altona live by themselves.

Approximately 51% of Altona is non-white. Altona boasts a diverse population for New York, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Altona had a median family income of $51,528. You could say that Altona is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Altona ($5). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Altona Housing

About 58% of housing units in Altona are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Altona are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in New York.

Commuting

In Altona, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Altona strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Altona, NY

Comparing Altona to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Altona Almanac

Altona Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Altona Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Altona, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Altona Colleges

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