At a Glance
Median Income
$55,897
$34,267 per capita
Home Value
$176,200
Zillow: $322,537
Median Rent
$1,076/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
356/100K
2,127/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
16.6% smoking rate
How Watervliet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watervliet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Watervliet a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Watervliet residents earn a median household income of $55,897 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,267. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% 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 Watervliet is $176,200 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,537. Median rent is $1,076/month, with 29.5% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Watervliet reports 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,127/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Watervliet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watervliet has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,285
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density7,675/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,897
Per Capita$34,267
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,200
Rent$1,076
Ownership34.8%
Zillow$322,537
Housing Units5,914
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent356/100K
Property2,127/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation59 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Watervliet was founded in 1896.
The median home in Watervliet was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albany International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.