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Altamont, NY
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Living in Altamont



Altamont is a very small village located in the state of New York. With a population of 1,648 people and four associated neighborhoods, Altamont is the 647th largest community in New York.

Also of interest is that Altamont has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 11.80% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Altamont is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Altamont’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

In Altamont, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 30.81 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Altamont. 56.29% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Altamont in 2022 was $46,524, which is upper middle income relative to New York, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $186,096 for a family of four. However, Altamont contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Altamont home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Altamont residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Altamont include Irish, German, Italian, English, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Altamont is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Urdu.