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Valatie, NY


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Valatie, New York

Valatie, New York, in Columbia county, is 17 miles S of Albany, New York (center to center) and 116 miles N of New York, New York. There are 1,712 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Valatie

In Valatie, about 44% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Valatie. There are a lot of senior citizens in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Valatie had a median family income of $51,563.

Political Inclinations

Valatie folks tended to give their money ($4,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Valatie Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Valatie that were owner-occupied was 59%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Valatie.

Commuting

In Valatie, 89% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Valatie, NY

Comparing Valatie 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women84
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity75
Well-Paid Single Men63
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income85
College Educated Adults84
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use83
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Rents37
Housing Recently Built25
Affordability of Property Taxes27
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