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Introduction to Delmar, New York
Delmar, New York is 4 miles SW of Albany, New York and 130 miles N of New York, New York. The town is in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area. There are 8,292 residents in Delmar.
Delmar History
Delmar is located in Albany County, which was founded on 1st November, 1689. It was one of many counties to be created by the Province of New York. Bennington County, Vermont was a part of Albany County at that time as well. The county was named in honor of the Duke of York and Albany, who later became James II of England.
Delmar and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Delmar
Local museums include the Schenectady Museum and Planetarium, the Marcella Sembrich Opera Museum, the Albany Institute of History & Art, the Watervliet Arsenal Museum, the Empire State Aerosciences Museum and the New York State Museum. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Colonial Acres Golf Course. Parks located nearby include Peebles Island State Park, John Boyd Thacher State Park and Thompson’s Lake State Park.
Delmar Transportation
Air transportation is available from Albany International Airport.
Delmar Higher Education
Nearby colleges include the College of Saint Rose, SUNY at Albany, Union College and Siena College.
Delmar 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 4% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
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