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Valatie

New York · 1,705 residents (2025 est.) · 1.254 sq mi
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Valatie is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,461. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $325,100. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,796
+5%since 2000
from 1,712 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,432 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.0
+22%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,705 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Valatie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,461
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,858
+187%since 2000
from $16,650 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
−2%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,100
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $534 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+32%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,617)
Black0.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(56)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(192)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(1,481)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(94)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other11.5%(207)
Diversity Score38%(682)
Diversity Score
38
+238%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2017
from 81.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 92.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valatie, New York?

Valatie, New York has about 1,796 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valatie, New York?

The typical household in Valatie, New York earns about $100,461 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valatie, New York expensive?

In Valatie, New York, the median home is worth about $325,100, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Valatie, New York?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Valatie, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valatie, New York?

About 4.1% of people in Valatie, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valatie, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Valatie, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 309 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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