Montebello, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Montebello is a small town in New York with a population of 4,649. Residents earn $150,882 per year, which is 101% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
4,649 Population 1,076/sq mi density
$150,882 Median Income $70,070 per capita
$714,600 Home Value $1,051,775 Zillow
$1,884 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$150,882 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$714,600 home value, $1,884/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $150,882
101% higher than US avg
Home Value $714,600
153% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 61.0%
81% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,884
62% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.7%
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
48% lower than US avg

How Montebello Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,649
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,076/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 75%

Economy

A+
Median Income$150,882
Per Capita$70,070
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$24,442M
Commute31 min

Housing

A
Home Value$714,600
Rent$1,884
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$1,051,775

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.4%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation448 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+61.0%
High School+91.6%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute31 min
EV Stations5
Libraries18

Is Montebello a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Montebello receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Montebello stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Montebello is $150,882, which is significantly higher than the national average — 101% above $75,149. This places Montebello among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Montebello is $714,600, making it a premium housing market at 153% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,884 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Montebello is a highly educated community — 61.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Montebello experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Montebello has a population of 4,649 with a density of 1,076 people per square mile. The median age is 36.6 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.1%), with 4.1% Black.

Population

4,649
Total Population
1,076
People / sq mi
36.6yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
4.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.5%
Female 53.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Montebello vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.3%
2% below US avg
Spanish22.7%
69% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Montebello vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Montebello is $150,882, which is 101% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Montebello vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$150,882
101% above US avg
Per Capita Income$70,070
Avg Weekly Wage$1,246
IRS Avg AGI$106,860

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)12,607
County GDP$24,442M

Business (County)

Restaurants835
Healthcare1,288
Retail1,295
Manufacturing219

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$14,358
310% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Work from Home13.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Montebello is $714,600, 153% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,884 (62% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,051,775.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$714,600
153% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$1,051,775
Median List Price$644,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$644,000
$/Sq Ft$410
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio100.5%
Price Drops10.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,884
62% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$14,358
310% above US avg
Effective Rate2.01%
In Montebello, 28.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.4% report depression. 23.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Montebello vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.7%
11% below US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure27.7%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity23.0%
Depression19.4%
Mental Distress15.6%
Physical Distress11.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.6%
Checkup Rate78.9%
Premature Death5,423/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access95.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,288

Crime Rates: Montebello vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Montebello has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation448 ft (137 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density1,076/sq mi
Coordinates41.1308°N, 74.1101°W
County FIPS36087
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 61.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.9%
D 44.1%

Winner: Republican by 11.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+61.0%
81% above US avg
High School+91.6%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,076/sq mi
Total Area4.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries18
Healthcare Facilities1,288
Restaurants835
Retail Stores1,295

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Work from Home13.4%

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