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Moving to Altmar, NY
$219,900Median listing price
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About Altmar
Altmar is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in the northern Town of Albion — the town seat on the Salmon River. Its village government was dissolved in 2013, and it remains an unincorporated community of a few hundred residents.
Home prices in Altmar
The median listing price in Altmar is $219,900.
Top places in Altmar
- Salmon River Fish Hatchery — DEC facility; watch egg collections from returning salmon.
- Salmon River — legendary salmon/steelhead fishing at the hamlet's doorstep.
- Altmar's river access points — angler parking and trails.
- Town of Albion town hall (hamlet center).
- Nearby Salmon River Falls (Orwell) — gorge and falls.
- Snowy-owl and eagle watching along the river corridor.
Commuting from Altmar
- Approximate drive to downtown Syracuse: ~40 minutes (about 28 miles via NY-13).
- Car-dependent; no public transit (approximate).
Schools in Altmar
Public schools: Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Altmar FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Altmar, NY?
The median listing price in Altmar is $219,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Altmar, NY?
Approximate drive to downtown Syracuse: ~40 minutes (about 28 miles via NY-13). - Which school district serves Altmar, NY?
Altmar is served by Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.