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Watervliet, New York real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Watervliet, NY (Albany County) — Census median home value $176,200, county listing prices down about 5.5% over the past year.
Watervliet, NY is in Albany County, New York — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 10,285, with a median household income of $55,897. Census data puts Watervliet's median home value at $176,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Albany County's current median listing price runs $361,150, down about 5.5% over the past year.
At a glance
Watervliet market snapshot
Population
10,285
Median Household Income
$55,897
Median Home Value (city)
$176,200
Median Listing Price (Albany County)
$361,150
Median Gross Rent
$1,076/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-5.5%
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What makes Watervliet different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Watervliet's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $176,200. Separately, Albany County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $361,150. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Albany County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.01% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Watervliet has an estimated population of 10,285 and a median household income of $55,897, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Watervliet's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Watervliet, NY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Watervliet's median home value at $176,200. Albany County's current median listing price runs $361,150, down about 5.5% over the past year.
What is the population of Watervliet, NY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Watervliet's population at approximately 10,285.
What's the median rent in Watervliet, NY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Watervliet at approximately $1,076 per month.
What is the median household income in Watervliet, NY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Watervliet at approximately $55,897.
Is the Watervliet housing market growing?
Albany County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.01% annual change in 2025.
Is Watervliet, NY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Watervliet's median home value at about 3.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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