At a Glance
Median Income
$129,375
$86,607 per capita
Home Value
$1,186,400
Zillow: $1,958,052
Median Rent
$2,061/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
383/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.9%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Montauk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montauk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montauk a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montauk residents earn a median household income of $129,375 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $86,607. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,814 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montauk is $1,186,400 , 321% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,958,052. Median rent is $2,061/month, with 30.6% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Montauk reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 383/100K.
Education
48.9% of adults in Montauk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montauk has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,073
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density220/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$129,375
Per Capita$86,607
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$9,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
F
Home Value$1,186,400
Rent$2,061
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$1,958,052
Housing Units4,473
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property383/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,474/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation72 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.9%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+18.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Montauk was built in 1976.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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