Living in Montrose, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Montrose · Census data 2020–2024
Montrose has 3,717 residents with a median age of 31.2. The median household income is $145,320 (69% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $422,700, the median rent is $2,244/month.
Montrose at a glance
- Population
- 3,717
- Median age
- 31.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $145,320State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $422,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,244/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 81.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Montrose a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 69% higher than the New York median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Unemployment of 16.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Montrose
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Montrose the median home value is $422,700, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,244 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,871 a month in housing costs.
Montrose median household income
The median household income in Montrose is $145,320 and the income per person is $43,078. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Montrose: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,191
- Owner-occupied
- 81.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.6%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 3.46
Montrose demographics
- Population
- 3,717
- Median age
- 31.2
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 1,075
- Foreign-born
- 10.4%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Montrose ›
Education in Montrose
48.7% of adults 25 and older in Montrose have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 23.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Montrose
- Unemployment rate
- 16.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 63.6%
- Public transit
- 5.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.1%
Montrose vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose | 3,717 | $145,320 | $422,700 | $2,244 |
| Crugers | 1,634 | $54,962 | $639,600 | $1,621 |
| Verplanck | 650 | $98,091 | $447,700 | $1,850 |
| Buchanan | 2,397 | $128,218 | $525,500 | $1,953 |
| Stony Point | 12,728 | $125,667 | $506,500 | $1,749 |
| Croton-on-Hudson | 8,202 | $191,678 | $712,900 | $2,274 |
| West Haverstraw | 10,711 | $86,301 | $377,200 | $1,803 |
| Peekskill | 25,625 | $85,954 | $395,600 | $2,036 |
| Haverstraw | 12,325 | $75,167 | $361,100 | $2,114 |
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What is the median household income in Montrose, NY?
The median household income in Montrose is $145,320, 69% higher 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 Montrose?
The median home value in Montrose is $422,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Montrose?
The median gross rent in Montrose is $2,244 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Montrose, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 69% higher than the New York median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: unemployment of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Montrose?
The median age in Montrose is 31.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Montrose?
The average commute to work in Montrose is 31 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Montrose?
The unemployment rate in Montrose is 16.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Montrose?
48.7% of adults in Montrose 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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