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Watervliet Area Facts

  • Watervliet has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Watervliet crime rates are 4% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Watervliet is 16% lower than the New York average
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Watervliet New York: The Mother of Towns User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I had a brilliant experience while living in Watervliet New York. The city is in Albany County. Watervliet is close to Center Square, Albany. The township has two schools in the district. New residents will find that there are great job opportunities. The housing can be scarce in ...Read More the area. My family and I always feel safe in the neighborhood, and the cost of living is very moderate for New York. Weather in Watervliet is enjoyable. It is deemed the mother of towns because so many other towns were born from it.

Some of the best areas in Watervliet New York surround 19th Street. This is where most of the city’s shopping and dining facilities are. This street also stretches across the Hudson River to other amenities including Prospect Park. Albany is about 10 minutes away. The town of Watervliet is very harmonious. Neighbors are very helpful and supportive. I enjoy that the town is small and that everything is within walking distance. My husband and children love riding bikes around for great exercise. Watervliet is a nice town. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Watervliet? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Watervliet Veterans Memorial Park
      Clinton Park
      Madison Street Pier
      Hudson Shores Park
      7th Street Park
      Brotherhood Park
      Washington Park
      Sage Park

      Entertainment

      Watervliet Historical Society
      Watervliet Arsenal Museum
      Schacht Fine Arts Center Theater
      James L. Meader Little Theater
      Goldberg Auditorium
      Hart-Cluett Mansion
      Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
      The Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Columbkill Pub
      McDonald's
      Larry's Tavern
      Dunkin'
      Sushi Yummy
      The Black Bear Inn
      Uptown Wine & Spirits
      Subway

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Watervliet? Of all people who commute, 6.8% take public transportation in Watervliet.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Watervliet? The cost of living in Watervliet is 98/100 - which is 16% lower than New York.
      Watervliet
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Watervliet? Watervliet crime rates are 2,107, which are 4% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      2,107 per 100k people

      8% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 48  

      8% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -26%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Watervliet? The median income in Watervliet is $46,345 which is 24% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $46,34516% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,3632% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Watervliet a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Whiteney & Young Health
      Mahendra Ganjhu, MD, PC
      Baghel Medical PLLC

      A+ Housing

      What are Watervliet home prices? Watervliet home prices are $154,100 - which is 46% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $154,10017% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9045% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      29%

      55% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Watervliet have good schools? The Watervliet graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      11% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Watervliet a good place to live? Watervliet has an overall rating of 90% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      3 total surveys

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