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Altamont, New York

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Population in 2022: 1,648 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: -5.1%
 
Males: 773  (46.9%)
Females: 875  (53.1%)
Median resident age:

45.1 years
New York median age:

40.0 years

Zip codes: 12009.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $101,994 (it was $52,500 in 2000)
Altamont:

$101,994
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $47,464 (it was $23,232 in 2000)

Altamont village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $297,444 (it was $132,000 in 2000)
Altamont:

$297,444
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $311,969; detached houses: $333,344; townhouses or other attached units: $251,700; in 2-unit structures: $215,501; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $169,123; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $355,917; mobile homes: $192,367

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,051.

March 2022 cost of living index in Altamont: 105.7 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.3%
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  • Races in Altamont, NY (2022)
    • 1,56289.3%White alone
    • 663.8%Hispanic
    • 331.9%Two or more races
    • 321.8%Asian alone
    • 241.4%Black alone

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According to our research of New York and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Altamont, New York as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Altamont is 435 to 1.


Crime rates in Altamont by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2019

2020

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(57.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(57.9)		1
(58.0)		1
(58.1)		1
(58.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(120.2)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		1
(59.0)		3
(174.4)		2
(115.7)		2
(115.9)		0
(0.0)		2
(116.1)		1
(57.9)		2
(116.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		11
(649.0)		11
(639.5)		6
(347.2)		16
(927.5)		17
(988.4)		0
(0.0)		10
(579.0)		8
(464.8)		4
(232.0)		4
(238.2)		4
(240.4)		1
(60.5)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		1
(59.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(57.9)		1
(58.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index34.837.838.261.451.219.744.626.79.39.533.72.4

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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Crime rate in Altamont detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.61
New York average:

3.28
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Ancestries: Italian (16.2%), Irish (15.5%), German (11.2%), American (6.9%), Polish (6.7%), European (5.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 451 feet

Land area: 1.20 square miles.

Population density: 1,377 people per square mile   (low).

Altamont, New York map

58 residents are foreign born (1.4% Asia, 1.1% Latin America, 0.7% Europe).

This village:

3.3%
New York:

22.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $5,844 (1.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,442 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (8.6 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (128.8 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Knox, NY (1.9 miles ),
Duane Lake, NY (2.3 miles ),
Guilderland, NY (2.3 miles ),
Duanesburg, NY (2.5 miles ),
Voorheesville, NY (2.6 miles ),
Rotterdam, NY (2.6 miles ),
Princetown, NY (2.6 miles ),
New Scotland, NY (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 42.71 N, Longitude: 74.03 W

Area code: 518

Distribution of median household income in Altamont, NY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Altamont, NY in 2022
Altamont satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $800,000
  • 2015: 7 buildings, average cost: $328,600
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $134,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $98,900
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $139,300
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $136,800
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $150,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Altamont, NY residents
Average permit cost in Altamont, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
New York:

4.4%
Population change in the 1990s: +167 (+10.6%).
Most common industries in Altamont, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (14.6%)
  • Public administration (13.4%)
  • Health care (8.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.4%)
  • Construction (6.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (17.7%)
  • Construction (12.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.0%)
  • Educational services (5.8%)
  • Health care (4.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (23.9%)
  • Health care (12.1%)
  • Public administration (8.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Altamont, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Computer specialists (4.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Registered nurses (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Computer specialists (7.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Top executives (4.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (12.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.8%)
  • Registered nurses (6.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.4%)

Average climate in Altamont, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 89.2. This is worse than average.

City:

89.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.199. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 8.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.199
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.213. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.213
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.66. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.66
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Altamont-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New York state average. It is 51% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.5 miles away from the Altamont village center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/24/1960, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.2 miles away from the village center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Altamont-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 87.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 126.1 miles away from Altamont center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 124.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 134.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 33.2 miles away from Altamont center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 181.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Albany County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 4, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Altamont topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Altamont:

  • THE DUTCH MANOR NURSING AND REHAB CENTRE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; SCHENECTADY, NY)
  • THE AVENUE NURSING AND REHAB CENTRE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; SCHENECTADY, NY)
  • KINGSWAY ARMS NURSING CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; SCHENECTADY, NY)
  • VNS OF SCHENECTADY AND SARATOGA COUNTIES (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; SCHENECTADY, NY)
  • CAPITAL DISTRICT DDSO - O D HE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; SCHENECTADY, NY)
  • EDDY SENIORCARE LTHHCP (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; SCHENECTADY, NY)
  • SCHENECTADY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; SCHENECTADY, NY)

Amtrak stations near Altamont:

  • 9 miles: SCHENECTADY (332 ERIE BLVD.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 16 miles: ALBANY-RENSSELAER (RENSSELAER, 555 EAST ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 19 miles: AMSTERDAM (RAILROAD & W. MAIN STS.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Altamont:

  • Excelsior College (about 9 miles; Albany, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,723)
  • Schenectady County Community College (about 9 miles; Schenectady, NY; FT enrollment: 3,676)
  • Union College (about 10 miles; Schenectady, NY; FT enrollment: 2,075)
  • SUNY at Albany (about 11 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 15,490)
  • The College of Saint Rose (about 13 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 4,085)
  • Siena College (about 15 miles; Loudonville, NY; FT enrollment: 3,153)
  • The Sage Colleges (about 18 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 2,499)

Public elementary/middle school in Altamont:

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Library in Altamont:

  • ALTAMONT FREE LIBRARY (Operating income: $99,895; Location: 105 PARK STREET; 13,786 books; 769 audio materials; 1,262 video materials; 22 state licensed databases; 8 other licensed databases; 40 print serial subscriptions; 12 electronic serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Sr.Village Judge, Honorable Neil A. Taber

Points of interest:

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Cemetery: Severson Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Keith Falconer Fletcher - Politician.

Albany County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Altamont and their reported violations in the past:

HIGHLANDS RESTAURANT (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
ELEGANT TOUCH (Address: 6787 ROUTE 158 , Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

70.6%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

6.5%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
23 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
3 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010
18 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000
2 people in religious group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Altamont (2011 data):

  • KeyBank National Association: Altamont Branch at 105 Park St, branch established on 1937/12/13. Info updated 2008/03/03: Bank assets: $86,198.8 mil, Deposits: $64,214.8 mil, headquarters in Cleveland, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1067 total offices, Holding Company: Keycorp

For population 15 years and over in Altamont:

Marital status in Altamont, NY
  • Never married: 31.7%
  • Now married: 43.2%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 18.0%

For population 25 years and over in Altamont:

  • High school or higher: 97.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 56.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 29.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
New York average:

13.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Altamont
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Altamont, NY (based on Albany County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic85,26729
Mainline Protestant17,18878
Evangelical Protestant15,87372
Other14,47231
Black Protestant2,73911
Orthodox2,0259
None166,640-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 75
Albany County:

2.51 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 32
Albany County:

1.07 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 94
Albany County:

3.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 303
Here:

10.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.8%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Albany County:

25.6%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.0%
State:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

56.7%
State:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Altamont:

57.6%
New York:

48.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.0
New York:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Altamont:

19.5%
State:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

7.2%
New York:

11.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Altamont:

7.0
New York:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

35.1%
New York:

33.4%

General health condition:
Altamont:

63.3%
New York:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

81.4%
State:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Altamont, NY Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 4$20,179$60,5371$507
Sewerage 1$4,991$59,8920$0
Water Supply 1$6,371$76,4520$0
Other Government Administration 1$4,530$54,3606$1,792
Police Protection - Officers 1$4,003$48,0369$15,752
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$643
Financial Administration 0$0 2$3,567
Judicial and Legal 0$0 3$3,136
Parks and Recreation 0$0 2$1,329
Welfare 0$0 1$121
Totals for Government 8$40,074$60,11126$26,847

Altamont government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $4,000 ($2.43)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $323,000 ($196.00)
    Regular Highways: $320,000 ($194.17)
    Water Utilities: $192,000 ($116.50)
    Police Protection: $176,000 ($106.80)
    General - Other: $169,000 ($102.55)
    Parks and Recreation: $104,000 ($63.11)
    Local Fire Protection: $73,000 ($44.30)
    Libraries: $55,000 ($33.37)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $54,000 ($32.77)
    General Public Buildings: $42,000 ($25.49)
    Financial Administration: $32,000 ($19.42)
    Central Staff Services: $26,000 ($15.78)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $13,000 ($7.89)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $222,000 ($134.71)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Financial Administration: $39,000 ($23.67)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $27,000 ($16.38)
    Water Utilities: $16,000 ($9.71)
    Sewerage: $15,000 ($9.10)
    Parks and Recreation: $13,000 ($7.89)
    Local Fire Protection: $10,000 ($6.07)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($1.82)
    General Public Building: $3,000 ($1.82)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($0.61)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $629,000 ($381.67)

Altamont government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $448,000 ($271.84)
    Parks and Recreation: $19,000 ($11.53)
    Other: $15,000 ($9.10)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $580,000 ($351.94)
    Other: $138,000 ($83.74)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $30,000 ($18.20)
    General Revenue - Other: $30,000 ($18.20)
    Rents: $3,000 ($1.82)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $366,000 ($222.09)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $30,000 ($18.20)
    Other: $26,000 ($15.78)
    General Local Government Support: $12,000 ($7.28)
  • Tax - Property: $290,000 ($175.97)
    Public Utilities Sales: $60,000 ($36.41)
    Other License: $21,000 ($12.74)

Altamont government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,180,000 ($2536.41)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,015,000 ($2436.29)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $165,000 ($100.12)

Altamont government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,729,000 ($1049.15)

Businesses in Altamont, NY

  • Curves: 1
  • Subway: 2
  • UPS: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Altamont:

  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WOFX (980 AM; 5 kW; TROY, NY)
  • WROW (590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDDY (1460 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY)
  • WTMM (1300 AM; 5 kW; RENSSELAER, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WVKZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WABY (1160 AM; 5 kW; MECHANICVILLE, NY; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WAMC (1400 AM; 1 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Altamont:

  • WYJB (95.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGNA-FM (107.7 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WMHT-FM (89.1 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WRVE (99.5 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPYX (106.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVCR-FM (88.3 FM; LOUDONVILLE, NY; Owner: SIENA COLLEGE)
  • WFLY (92.3 FM; TROY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAJZ (96.3 FM; VOORHEESVILLE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZMR (104.9 FM; ALTAMONT, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTRY-FM (98.3 FM; ROTTERDAM, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMYY (97.3 FM; SCHOHARIE, NY; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WPGL (90.7 FM; PATTERSONVILLE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WKLI-FM (100.9 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WZEC (97.5 FM; HOOSICK FALLS, NY; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WGKR (105.3 FM; GRAND GORGE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBKK (97.7 FM; AMSTERDAM, NY; Owner: GEM ASSOCIATES, L. P.)
  • WRIP (97.9 FM; WINDHAM, NY; Owner: RIP RADIO, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Altamont:

  • WRGB (Channel 6; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC)
  • WMHT (Channel 17; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WTEN (Channel 10; ALBANY, NY; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF ALBANY, INC.)
  • WNYT (Channel 13; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WNYT-TV, LLC)
  • WEWB-TV (Channel 45; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WEWB, L.L.C.)
  • WXXA-TV (Channel 23; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W52DF (Channel 52; ALBANY, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WYPX (Channel 55; AMSTERDAM, NY; Owner: PAXSON ALBANY LICENSE, INC.)
  • W58CX (Channel 58; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WVBG-LP (Channel 25; GREENWICH, NY; Owner: WIRELESS ACCESS, LLC)
  • WNGX-LP (Channel 42; SCHNECTADY, NY; Owner: BRIAN A. LARSON)

Altamont fatal accident list:

Mar 4, 1986 05:35 PM, 156, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Altamont)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Int Rts 20 & 146 (Lat: 42.715361 Lon: -73.929833), Call Sign: KNDY681, Licensee ID: L00580821,
    Assigned Frequencies: 35.9600 MHz, Grant Date: 10/12/2002, Expiration Date: 10/26/2012, Cancellation Date: 12/29/2012, Registrant: Joseph S Calabro, Rd 2, Altamont, NY 12009

  • Lat: 42.745278 Lon: -74.032333, Structure height: 0 m, Call Sign: WPVS920,
    Assigned Frequencies: 468.575 MHz, 469.300 MHz, Grant Date: 06/12/2012, Expiration Date: 08/13/2022, Cancellation Date: 10/15/2022, Certifier: Walter Harbacz, Registrant: Lao 20211209, 102 East Middle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (800) 886-4222, Fax: (717) 337-9157, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

35 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Altamont)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

17 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Altamont)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED4$200,25015$152,73342$170,9291$50,0002$155,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$141,0004$107,5007$180,7141$131,0000$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$02$261,5009$171,6670$01$169,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$213,3331$100,0007$324,1431$167,0000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$01$198,0000$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0146.12

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$314,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$314,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0146.12

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Altamont, NY
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Altamont, NY - Value

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fire incidents per year is 14. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 54 took place in 2013, and the least - 0 in 2008. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Altamont, NY When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (45.7%), and Outside Fires (21.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Altamont, NY
    • 10145.7%Structure Fires
    • 4821.7%Outside Fires
    • 4821.7%Other
    • 2410.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Altamont, NY
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Altamont, NY
  • 80.5%Utility gas
  • 7.1%Electricity
  • 5.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.0%Wood
  • 2.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Altamont, NY
  • 55.4%Electricity
  • 41.4%Utility gas
  • 1.9%Other fuel
  • 1.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Altamont compared to New York state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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