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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

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OverallBest places in New YorkPopulation rankingHighest population places in New YorkNearest larger communitySchenectady, New York8.6 miles away · 69,471 residents.

About Altamont

Altamont is a village in the town of Guilderland, Albany County, New York, situated at the western base of the Helderberg Mountains. Historically part of the colonial Manor of Rensselaerwyck and known as Hellerburgh in the early eighteenth century, the residential community of approximately 1,855 is served by the Guilderland Central School District locally.

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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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