Living in Monsey, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Monsey · Census data 2020–2024
Monsey has 28,160 residents with a median age of 16.1. The median household income is $47,629 (45% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $921,000, the median rent is $1,892/month.
Monsey at a glance
- Population
- 28,160
- Median age
- 16.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $47,629State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $921,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,892/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 34.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Monsey a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the New York median; home values 117% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 49.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Monsey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Monsey the median home value is $921,000, 177% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,892 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Monsey median household income
The median household income in Monsey is $47,629 and the income per person is $16,074. 49.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Monsey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,887
- Owner-occupied
- 34.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 65.1%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 5.03
Monsey demographics
- Population
- 28,160
- Median age
- 16.1
- Under 18
- 54.4%
- 65 and older
- 7.2%
- Households
- 5,517
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 0.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Monsey ›
Education in Monsey
15.2% of adults 25 and older in Monsey have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Monsey
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 47.6%
- Public transit
- 6.9%
- Walk to work
- 8.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 47.1%
Monsey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monsey | 28,160 | $47,629 | $921,000 | $1,892 |
| Kaser | 5,694 | $26,848 | $877,000 | $1,341 |
| Viola | 8,461 | $83,913 | $1,044,300 | $1,765 |
| Airmont | 10,205 | $94,972 | $710,700 | $1,181 |
| Spring Valley | 33,192 | $57,196 | $381,800 | $1,695 |
| Chestnut Ridge | 10,557 | $111,725 | $720,100 | $1,710 |
| Montebello | 4,673 | $133,750 | $847,100 | $2,380 |
| Hillcrest | 9,071 | $141,743 | $567,400 | $2,577 |
| New Hempstead | 5,472 | $126,165 | $816,600 | $1,691 |
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What is the median household income in Monsey, NY?
The median household income in Monsey is $47,629, 45% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Monsey?
The median home value in Monsey is $921,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Monsey?
The median gross rent in Monsey is $1,892 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Monsey, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the New York median; home values 117% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 49.1%.
What is the median age in Monsey?
The median age in Monsey is 16.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Monsey?
The average commute to work in Monsey is 22 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Monsey?
The unemployment rate in Monsey is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Monsey?
15.2% of adults in Monsey have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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