Watervliet, NY

Watervliet, New York

Watervliet, New York, in Albany county, is 6 miles NE of Albany, New York (center to center) and 137 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is included in the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 10,207 people lived in Watervliet.

The People and Families of Watervliet

In Watervliet, about 39% of adults are married. Watervliet is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Watervliet had a median family income of $38,735.

Political Inclinations

Watervliet residents donated more money ($2,850) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Watervliet Housing

An estimated 41% of living spaces in Watervliet are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Watervliet, with the choice of small rental properties there. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Watervliet, 83% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 17%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Watervliet, NY

Comparing Watervliet 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
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Watervliet Almanac

Watervliet Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Watervliet Public Libraries

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Watervliet Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Watervliet residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Watervliet, 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

Watervliet High Schools (2004)

WATERVLIET JSHS
1245 HILLSIDE DR
518-629-3200
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 679 students.

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