At a Glance
Median Income
$99,632
$48,142 per capita
Home Value
$304,600
Zillow: $418,534
Median Rent
$927/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
407/100K
2,518/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Valatie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valatie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Valatie a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Valatie residents earn a median household income of $99,632 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,142. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,212 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valatie is $304,600 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,534. Median rent is $927/month, with 27.5% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Valatie reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,518/100K.
Education
34.5% of adults in Valatie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valatie has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,579
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1,263/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,632
Per Capita$48,142
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$3,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082
Housing
A+
Home Value$304,600
Rent$927
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$418,534
Housing Units706
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent407/100K
Property2,518/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,810/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation237 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Valatie was founded in 1665.
The median home in Valatie was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Albany International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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