The Altamont, NY employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in Altamont is $38,626, which is 13% higher than than the New York average and 29% higher than than the national average. The median household income is $84,643, which is 39% higher than than the New York average and 53% higher than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Altamont is 5%, which is equal to than the national average. The poverty rate in Altamont is 7% which is 51% lower than than the national average.