Living in Montour Falls, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Montour Falls · Census data 2020–2024
Montour Falls has 1,743 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $50,526 (41% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $123,900, the median rent is $751/month.
Montour Falls at a glance
- Population
- 1,743
- Median age
- 43.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $50,526State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $123,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $751/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Montour Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 14.7%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Montour Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Montour Falls the median home value is $123,900, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $751 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
Montour Falls median household income
The median household income in Montour Falls is $50,526 and the income per person is $26,586. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Montour Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 742
- Owner-occupied
- 64.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.8%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.26
Montour Falls demographics
- Population
- 1,743
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 670
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Montour Falls ›
Education in Montour Falls
18.7% of adults 25 and older in Montour Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Montour Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 14.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 3.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.7%
Montour Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montour Falls | 1,743 | $50,526 | $123,900 | $751 |
| Watkins Glen | 1,725 | $49,632 | $204,700 | $741 |
| Odessa | 508 | $80,385 | $158,600 | $817 |
| Burdett | 536 | $68,750 | $155,100 | — |
| Millport | 243 | $45,500 | $103,800 | $1,833 |
| Horseheads North | 2,676 | $90,481 | $210,600 | $1,323 |
| Horseheads | 6,449 | $61,223 | $141,400 | $1,181 |
| Breesport | 628 | $85,294 | $162,200 | — |
| Newfield | 999 | $96,875 | $151,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Montour Falls, NY?
The median household income in Montour Falls is $50,526, 41% 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 Montour Falls?
The median home value in Montour Falls is $123,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Montour Falls?
The median gross rent in Montour Falls is $751 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Montour Falls, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 14.7%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
What is the median age in Montour Falls?
The median age in Montour Falls is 43.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Montour Falls?
The average commute to work in Montour Falls is 17 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Montour Falls?
The unemployment rate in Montour Falls is 14.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Montour Falls?
18.7% of adults in Montour Falls 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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