At a Glance
Median Income
$101,580
$48,605 per capita
Home Value
$300,300
Zillow: $302,182
Median Rent
$1,417/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
195/100K
1,944/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.7%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Latham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Latham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Latham a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Latham residents earn a median household income of $101,580 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,605. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Latham is $300,300 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,182. Median rent is $1,417/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Latham reports 195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,944/100K.
Education
44.7% of adults in Latham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Latham has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population14,327
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density2,479/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,580
Per Capita$48,605
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
Housing
A+
Home Value$300,300
Rent$1,417
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$302,182
Housing Units6,015
Rent Burden23.7%
Crime
F
Violent195/100K
Property1,944/100K
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation310 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.7%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+18.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations65
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Latham was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Albany International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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