The Town FilesLatham, New York
Community in Albany County · population 13,680 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $326,900
- Household income
- $104,899
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 59 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 41.7
Latham is a community of 13,680 people in Albany County, New York. The median home is worth $326,900, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for young professionals than 94% of New York towns, more vibrant than 87% of New York towns, better transit than 76% of New York towns.
How Latham ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Latham is worth $326,900, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $104,899, which is more affordable than 43% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,472 a month. 62.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Latham | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $326,900 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,472 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $104,899 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 62.4% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Latham
| People | Latham | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.4% | — |
| Work from home | 17.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.4% | 91.1% |
Weather in Latham
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 40.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 59.2 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Latham since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 24, 1960 about 7.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 29, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 136 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 16, 2009.
Severe weather in Albany County since 1996
Albany County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Albany County
Albany County had 233,390 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $82,387 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Latham itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Latham
5 public schools with 4,874 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAKER HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,075 | 12.5 |
| SHAKER MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,470 | 12.3 |
| LATHAM RIDGE SCHOOL | K-5 | 451 | 12.5 |
| FORTS FERRY SCHOOL | K-5 | 439 | 11.0 |
| BLUE CREEK SCHOOL | K-5 | 439 | 11.6 |
Towns near Latham
- Colonie, NY1.9 mi · 85,590 people · home $322,900
- Loudonville, NY2.3 mi · 10,296 people · home $391,200
- Watervliet, NY2.5 mi · 10,375 people · home $179,700
- Green Island, NY3.0 mi · 2,934 people · home $138,300
- Cohoes, NY3.0 mi · 18,147 people · home $223,400
- Menands, NY3.7 mi · 4,554 people · home $271,300
- Troy, NY3.8 mi · 51,401 people · home $206,500
- Roessleville, NY3.9 mi · 11,518 people · home $264,500
Latham questions
Is Latham, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Latham scores better for retirees than 17% of New York towns and quieter than 15%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.7).
How much does a house cost in Latham?
The median owner-occupied home in Latham is valued at $326,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,899, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,472 a month.
What is the weather like in Latham?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.7 inches of precipitation a year and 59.2 inches of snow.
Does Latham get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Latham since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 24, 1960. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)