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Altamont, NY

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Population
1,648
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
465 ft
Median Home Value
$318,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,201/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$112,159
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Altamont

Sitting at the foot of the Helderberg Escarpment, Altamont is a small Albany County village with a relaxed, friendly pace. Home to roughly 1,700 people, the community features quiet streets, well-preserved historic homes, and a walkable center. The local library operates out of a restored Victorian train station, and families benefit from the highly rated Guilderland Central School District, which includes an elementary school right in the village.

Altamont, N.Y. LOC 99466396

Life here balances peaceful neighborhoods with beloved local traditions. The village fairgrounds host the popular Altamont Fair each summer, along with seasonal festivals and markets throughout the year. With outdoor recreation at nearby Thacher State Park and an easy 25-minute drive into downtown Albany, Altamont offers a scenic, close-knit place to settle down with easy access to the wider Capital Region.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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