At a Glance
Median Income
$49,095
$15,474 per capita
Home Value
$829,700
Zillow: $1,185,965
Median Rent
$1,780/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
41.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
26.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Monsey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monsey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monsey a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monsey residents earn a median household income of $49,095 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,474. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,607 business establishments, including 835 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monsey is $829,700 , 194% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,185,965. Median rent is $1,780/month, with 51.0% 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 2001.
Safety & Crime
Monsey reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Monsey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monsey has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population27,787
Median Age15.6 yrs
Density12,134/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,095
Per Capita$15,474
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty41.2%
County GDP$24,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,246
Housing
F
Home Value$829,700
Rent$1,780
Ownership35.0%
Zillow$1,185,965
Housing Units5,237
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent224/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking26.4%
Heart Disease9.1%
Premature Death5,423/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation596 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband46.9%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Monsey was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 835 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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