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Watervliet, NY Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Rylee Gutierrez

What surprised you most about Watervliet?

Crime rate is something to consider -Watervliet sits at 442.0 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 10,285 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Let me know your thoughts. Any help is appreciated. Cost of living is definitely risin...

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Carter

Rent vs buy in Watervliet -what makes sense?

First post here. Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $55,897 in Watervliet. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing t...

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Stella Long

What surprised you most about Watervliet?

Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 10,285, Watervliet is a small town. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Am I overthinking this? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageabl...

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Nathan Martin

How is the nightlife in Watervliet?

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Watervliet sits at 442.0 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thoughts? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are whe...

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Sara O.

How is Watervliet for outdoor activities?

Alright, I'm single, late 50s, and Homes are going for about $176,200 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Watervliet sits at 442.0 per 100K. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely...

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Luna Cox

Most overrated things about Watervliet

Alright, It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Mason D.

Moving to Watervliet with kids -good idea?

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 10,285, Watervliet is a small town. Rent is about $1,076/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Zoe Wright

Is Watervliet a good place to live?

It's a a small town city with about 10,285 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts? Thanks for reading. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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