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Watervliet, NY

Watervliet is a city in northeastern Albany County, New York, United States. The population was 10,375 as of the 2020 census. Watervliet is north of Albany, the capital of the state, and is bordered on the north, west, and south by the town of Colonie. The city is also known as "the Arsenal City"

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.8 km2), of which 1.4 square miles (3.5 km2) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.3 km2), or 8.79%, is water.

Watervliet is bordered on three sides by the town of Colonie (on the north by the hamlet of Maplewood, on the west by the hamlets of Latham and Mannsville, and on the south by the hamlet of Schuyler Heights). The northeastern corner of Watervliet is bounded by the town and village of Green Island. South of Green Island, Watervliet is bounded on the east by the Hudson River (which is the boundary between Albany County and Rensselaer County). The city of Troy is across the river from Watervliet. Watervliet is mostly flat but begins an extreme slope in the center of its most westerly edge (especially between the Watervliet Arsenal and 19th Street, an area once called "Temperance Hill").

The explorer Henry Hudson arrived in the area of Watervliet around 1609. The area was first settled in 1643 as part of the Rensselaerswyck patroonship, under the direction of Kiliaen van Rensselaer. In 1710, Derrick van der Heyden operated a ferry from the Bleeker Farm (near 16th Street) across the Hudson River to Troy. Troops during the Revolutionary War used this ferry in 1777 on their way to Bemis Heights and Stillwater for the Battle of Saratoga. In 1786, a second ferry was started at Ferry Street (today 14th Street) over to Troy. The town of Watervliet was founded in 1788 and included all of present-day Albany County except what was in the city of Albany at the time. Because so many towns had been created from the town of Watervliet, it is regarded as the "mother of towns" in the county. In 1816, as the first post office was erected, corner of River and Ferry streets (Broadway and 14th Street), it took the name Watervliet.

In the mid-1700s, the area of Watervliet was also known as Bought, or Boght, named after the Dutch word "Boght," meaning "bend" or "corner." This is reflected in contemporary Revolutionary War pension service records.

Health and wellness are paramount in Watervliet, with various amenities and programs dedicated to the well-being of its residents. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York offers a range of spa therapies, including massages, facials, and body treatments. Guerlain Spa at The Plaza combines French beauty techniques with modern spa treatments in a luxurious setting. Exhale Spa offers a range of massages including deep tissue, Swedish, and prenatal massages. Squeeze is a modern massage studio that allows you to customize your massage experience using a mobile app. Juvenex Spa is known for its Korean-style spa treatments, including massages, saunas, and body scrubs. Red Moon Wellness offers therapeutic massages, acupuncture, and holistic wellness services.

Top Sites in Watervliet, NY: Hart Cluett Museum, Hudson Shores Park, Burden Iron Works Museum.

Elevation: Approximately 33 feet (10 meters). ZIP Code: 12189. Area code: 518. Area: Approximately 3.3 square miles (8.6 km²). Population: 10,375.

FAQs

What is Watervliet, NY famous for?

Watervliet, nicknamed "Arsenal City", is geographically small at just under 1.5 square miles. During the early 19th century, Watervliet became a major manufacturing community. The Watervliet Arsenal was constructed in 1813 & is the oldest continuously active arsenal in the USA.

What is the crime rate in Watervliet, NY?

The crime rate in Watervliet is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 30 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Watervliet is 1 in 34. Based on FBI crime data, Watervliet is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to New York, Watervliet has a crime rate that is higher than 94% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What is the poverty rate in Watervliet, NY?

According to worldpopulationreview.com, Watervliet, New York has a poverty rate of 20.22%. This is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are females under 5, followed by females 35–44, and then females 6–11. The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Watervliet is White, followed by Hispanic and Two or More. 

Sources

Wikipedia - Watervliet, New York

City of Watervliet

World Population Review

Neighborhood Scout

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York

Guerlain Spa at The Plaza

Exhale Spa

Squeeze

Juvenex Spa

Red Moon Wellness

Hart Cluett Museum

Hudson Shores Park

Burden Iron Works Museum
 

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