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Philmont, NY


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Philmont, New York

Philmont, New York, in Columbia county, is 28 miles S of Albany, New York (center to center) and 105 miles N of New York, New York. There are an estimated 1,480 people in the village.

The People and Families of Philmont

In Philmont, about 49% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Philmont isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Philmont had a median family income of $41,944.

Philmont Housing

Approximately 48% of housing in Philmont is owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in Philmont than you'll find in other villages. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the village.

Commuting

In Philmont, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Philmont Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Philmont, NY

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity86
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Men73
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults63
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use106
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built13
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