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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.
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.
In 2000, Watervliet had a median family income of $38,735.
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.
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.
In Watervliet, 83% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Watervliet to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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