Fort Montgomery, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Putnam County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,198 Population 1,195/sq mi density
$80,946 Median Income $49,778 per capita
$347,200 Home Value $468,739 Zillow
$1,473 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,946 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$347,200 home value, $1,473/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Montgomery, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,946
8% above
$49,778 per capita
Home Value
$347,200
23% above
Zillow: $468,739
Median Rent
$1,473/mo
27% above
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
10% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10% below
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Fort Montgomery Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Montgomery's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
108%
Home Value
123%
Rent
127%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Montgomery a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Montgomery residents earn a median household income of $80,946 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,778. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,328 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Montgomery is $347,200 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,739. Median rent is $1,473/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

30.4% of adults in Fort Montgomery hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Montgomery has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population2,198
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density1,195/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born16.2%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,946
Per Capita$49,778
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$5,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299

Housing

A
Home Value$347,200
Rent$1,473
Ownership57.4%
Zillow$468,739
Housing Units941
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,624/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation635 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Montgomery was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
16.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.