Living in Mountain Dale, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mountain Dale · Census data 2020–2024
Mountain Dale has 499 residents with a median age of 54.2. The median household income is $41,250 (52% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $169,800.
Mountain Dale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mountain Dale at a glance
- Population
- 499
- Median age
- 54.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $41,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $169,800State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 59.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.1%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Mountain Dale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mountain Dale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mountain Dale the median home value is $169,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,581 a month in housing costs.
Mountain Dale median household income
The median household income in Mountain Dale is $41,250 and the income per person is $30,324. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Mountain Dale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 427
- Owner-occupied
- 59.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.7%
- Vacant
- 45.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.06
45.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Mountain Dale has many vacation and second homes.
Mountain Dale demographics
- Population
- 499
- Median age
- 54.2
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 29.1%
- Households
- 231
- Foreign-born
- 33.5%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mountain Dale ›
Education in Mountain Dale
37.1% of adults 25 and older in Mountain Dale have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mountain Dale
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 31.5%
- Drive alone
- 25.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Mountain Dale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Dale | 499 | $41,250 | $169,800 | — |
| Woodridge | 955 | $61,298 | $207,300 | $1,155 |
| Fallsburg | 1,865 | $56,056 | — | — |
| South Fallsburg | 1,914 | $44,706 | $375,000 | $975 |
| Rock Hill | 2,546 | $112,344 | $402,700 | $1,723 |
| Wurtsboro Hills | 1,179 | $78,514 | $183,100 | $1,825 |
| Cragsmoor | 481 | $79,618 | $228,300 | — |
| Wurtsboro | 1,243 | $79,000 | $234,700 | $1,408 |
| Ellenville | 4,211 | $42,969 | $218,200 | $1,320 |
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What is the median household income in Mountain Dale, NY?
The median household income in Mountain Dale is $41,250, 52% 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 Mountain Dale?
The median home value in Mountain Dale is $169,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Mountain Dale, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Mountain Dale?
The median age in Mountain Dale is 54.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Mountain Dale?
The average commute to work in Mountain Dale is 15 minutes; 31.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mountain Dale?
The unemployment rate in Mountain Dale is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mountain Dale?
37.1% of adults in Mountain Dale 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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