Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Lucille’s Café
Coffee Shop
Illium Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Jacob Alejandro
Coffee Shop
Spill’n the Beans Coffeehouse & Bistro
Coffee Shop
Koni's Broadway Kafé
Coffee Shop
Bard and Baker: Board Game Café
Coffee Shop
Evelyn's Café
Coffee Shop
Cafe Delicious
Coffee Shop
Argo Tea
Coffee Shop
Stack's Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
DCC Cafe
Coffee Shop
Simply to Go
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Babes Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe con Mel
Coffee Shop
Cafe Monocle
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) A+
Watervliet Historical Society
Museum
Watervliet Arsenal Museum
Museum
Schacht Fine Arts Center Theater
Theatre Arts
James L. Meader Little Theater
Theatre Arts
Goldberg Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Hart-Cluett Mansion
Museum
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Theatre Arts
The Arts Center
Theatre Arts
The Arts Center Black Box Theatre
Theatre Arts
Troy Foundry Theatre
Theatre Arts
No Fun
Theatre Arts
The FOCUS Lab
Art Gallery
Riverfront Park Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Burden Iron Works Museum
Museum
Green Island Lanes
Bowling Alley
EMPAC Theater
Theatre Arts
EMPAC Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Uncle Sam Lanes
Bowling Alley
Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC)
Theatre Arts
Studio 2
Theatre Arts
Studio 1 Goodman
Theatre Arts
Revolution Hall
Theatre Arts
RPI Playhouse
Theatre Arts
John Van Buren Grave
Attraction
Contemporary Artists Center at Woodside
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (13) A+
Columbkill Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Larry's Tavern
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Sushi Yummy
Fast Food
The Black Bear Inn
Bar
Uptown Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Arsenal City Tavern
Bar
Muddy's Tavern
Bar
River Street Pub
Bar
Gus's Hotdogs
Fast Food
WV Pizza
Fast Food
Tri-City Discount Deli & Foods
Deli
Footsy Magoo's
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
The Ruck
Bar
Mr. Sub
Fast Food
Rare Form Brewing Company
Bar
Franklin Alley Social Club
Bar
The Shop
Bar
518 Craft
Bar
El Dorado Bar
Bar
Fitness (1) C-
DC Stars Gymnastics Academy
Gym
YWCA of Troy
Community Centre
Italian Community Center
Community Centre
Troy Boys and Girls Club
Community Centre
Mt.Ida Preservation Hall
Community Centre
Mueller Center
Gym
Vent Fitness
Gym
Oakwood Community Center
Community Centre
Troy Masonic Community Center
Community Centre
Anatomie
Gym
The Strength Studio
Gym
Fitness Together
Gym
Radiance Hot Yoga
Gym
The Pilates Principle
Gym
The Revolution
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
In Harmony Yoga
Gym
ABC Fitness & Sports
Gym
Gateway Fitness Center
Gym
Capital District YMCA
Community Centre
Judy Torel Coaching & Training
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Schuyler Bakery
Bakery
Troy Pork Store
Butcher
The Placid Baker
Bakery
The Cookie Factory
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Bella-Napoli Italian Bakery
Bakery
Market 32
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Bella Napoli Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Asian Grocery
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Cake Street Sweets
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Roma Foods Importing Company
Grocery Store
Market 32
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (13) A+
Watervliet Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Clinton Park
Park
Madison Street Pier
Park
Hudson Shores Park
Park
7th Street Park
Park
Brotherhood Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Sage Park
Park
Alleghany Park
Park
Market Square
Park
Monument Square
Park
Barker Park
Park
Maplewood Historic Park
Park
Taras Shevchenko Place
Park
William D. Chamberlain Riverfront Park
Park
Pershing Green Memorial Park
Park
Prospect Park
Park
South Troy Swimming Pool
Park
Franklin Square
Park
Columbus Square
Park
Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park
Park
Poesten Kill Gorge Park
Park
Judy A. Fowler Memorial Park
Park
6th Avenue Park
Park
9th Ave Park
Park
Shops (16) A+
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Quick Stop
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
A&G Computers
Electronics
Gentlemen's Quarter Barbershop
Hairdresser
Jenna's Salon
Hairdresser
The Flower Girl
Florist
Upstate Cellular Phones
Electronics
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
DeLollo's Hardware
Home Improvement
Hair Beautique
Hairdresser
Geovanny Marble & Granite LLC
Home Improvement
Noor Mart
Convenience Store
Watervliet Food Mart
Convenience Store
Minion Vintage Costume Jewelry
Fashion
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
River Rocks Bead Store
Fashion
Moss Books
Books
Truly Rhe
Clothing
The Counties of Ireland
Gift Shop
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Hatchet Hardware
Home Improvement
Troy Food Mart
Convenience Store
Flipper's
Hairdresser
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 6.8% take public transportation in Watervliet.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations D-
4th St & Tyler St
Bus Stop
4th St & St. Luke's Ave
Bus Stop
Burden Ave & Cross St
Bus Stop
Burden Ave & Cross St
Bus Stop
Mill St & Erie St
Bus Stop
Mill St & Erie St
Bus Stop
Vandenburg Ave & Campbell Ave
Bus Stop
Vandenburg Ave & Lark St
Bus Stop
Vandenburg Ave & Vandenburg Pl
Bus Stop
Vandenburg Ave & Morrison Ave
Bus Stop
Hudson Valley Community College
Bus Stop
Hudson Valley Community College
Bus Stop
Rt 4 & Glenmore Rd
Bus Stop
Rt 4 & Williams Rd
Bus Stop
Bloomingrove Dr & Williams Rd
Bus Stop
Blooming Grove / State Hwy 136
Bus Stop
Rt 4 & Wanda Ct
Bus Stop
222 Rt 4 & True Value
Bus Stop
Rt 4 & Glen Dr
Bus Stop
Rt 4 & Arbor Dr
Bus Stop
Rt 4 & Winter St Ext
Bus Stop
Rt 4 & Jordan Rd (Rensselaer Tech Park)
Bus Stop
Rt 4 & Jordan Rd (Rensselaer Tech Park)
Bus Stop
Cayuga St & Remsen St
Bus Stop
Rt 4 & Yonder Farms
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.8% B
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Watervliet is 98/100 - which is 16% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Watervliet crime rates are 2,845 per 100k, which is 32% higher than New York
Property Crime
2,277 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
567 crimes per 100k F
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employment C

The median income in Watervliet is $46,345 - which is 24% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$46,345 F
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Watervliet Fire Department
Fire Station
A. Virgee General Dentistry
Dentist
Whiteney & Young Health
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mahendra Ganjhu, MD, PC
Doctor
Russell Sage College Office of Public Safety
Police
Baghel Medical PLLC
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Troy Police
Police
Schuyler Heights Fire District
Fire Station
Troy Fire Department - Central Station
Fire Station
92 College Avenue
Ambulance Station
Green Island Fire Department
Fire Station
Green Island Police Department
Police
Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region
Doctor
RPI Student Health Center
Clinic
Maplewood Fire Department
Fire Station
Bouton Road Station
Fire Station
RPI Public Safety
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Specialty Surgery Center of the Capital Region
Doctor
Troy Engine Company Number 4
Fire Station
Samaritan Hospital
Hospital
Troy Fire Department Engine #3
Fire Station
Saint Mary's Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Watervliet home prices are $154,100 - which is 46% lower than New York
Home Price
$154,100 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools D

The Watervliet graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% higher than New York
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C-
Elementary Schools (1) F
Watervliet Elementary School
True North Troy Preparatory Charter School
Rensselaer County Jail
Carroll Hill School
Heatly School
Troy Middle School
Ps 14
Ps 2
Ps 16
Susan Odell Taylor School For Children
Blue Creek School
Latham Christian Academy
North Greenbush School
Ps 18
Sacred Heart School
La Salle Institute
Latham Ridge School
Loudonville School
Menands School
Abram Lansing School
Knickerbacker Middle School
Cohoes Middle School
Van Schaick Island School
St Gregorys School For Boys
St Ambrose School
High Schools (1) F
Watervliet Junior-Senior High School
True North Troy Preparatory Charter School
Heatly School
Troy High School
Shaker High School
Latham Christian Academy
Emma Willard School
La Salle Institute
Lansingburgh Senior High School
Cohoes High School
Catholic Central High School
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ratings A+

Watervliet has an overall rating of 90% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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Watervliet Area Facts

  • Watervliet has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Watervliet crime rates are 32% higher 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 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 2,845, which are 32% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      2,845 per 100k people

      22% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      22% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      17%

      Year over year crime is up

      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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