At a Glance
Median Income
$88,348
$45,767 per capita
Home Value
$345,700
Zillow: $501,565
Median Rent
$1,473/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
13.0% smoking rate
How Montgomery Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montgomery's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montgomery a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montgomery residents earn a median household income of $88,348 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,767. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,900 business establishments, including 1,008 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montgomery is $345,700 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $501,565. Median rent is $1,473/month, with 36.7% 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 1980.
Education
31.8% of adults in Montgomery hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montgomery has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population3,800
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density2,695/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,348
Per Capita$45,767
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A
Home Value$345,700
Rent$1,473
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$501,565
Housing Units1,533
Rent Burden36.7%
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation410 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute32 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Montgomery was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,008 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.