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Monticello, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Sullivan County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,252
Population
1,773/sq mi density
$47,464
Median Income
$27,165 per capita
$152,600
Home Value
$271,201 Zillow
$977
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
267
Violent Crime/100K
3,396 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$47,464 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$152,600 home value, $977/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
267 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Monticello (127)
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of African communities whose labor, resilience, and cultural contributions were fundamental in shaping th...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=New+York&state=NY&site=OKX&lat=40.7198&lon=-73.993#.Vqj8OvkrJlZ
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
State Park
134 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Archbald Pothole State Park
State Park
147 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bear Mountain State Park
State Park
5,477 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Beltzville State Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Big Pocono State Park
State Park
1,316 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Blauvelt State Park
State Park
624 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bowman Lake State Park
State Park
997 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Braen-Stone Industries Inc.
State Park
37 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bristol Beach State Park
State Park
203 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Browns Point Park
State Park
11 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Buck Mountain
State Park
880 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of 1812, it has since welcomed theatergoers, immigrants, and sightseers—and today continues to greet m...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Castle Clinton National Monument has a variety of weather. New York City has hot summers and cold winters. Spring can have heavy rains and Autumn can be cool. http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?...
Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park
State Park
14,761 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cranberry Lake State Park
State Park
184 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history, and striking scenery along 40 miles of the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi. The ...
Entrance: $10
Activities: Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping, Climbing, Fishing, Fresh...
Weather: Spring: Temperatures usually range from lows of 26 F to highs of 80 F with average rainfall of 5 inches. Summer: Temperatures usually range from lows of 55 F to highs of 85 F with average rainfall of ...
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park
State Park
27 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Division of Parks and Forestry Park
State Park
10 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Dockside State Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Donald J. Trump State Park
State Park
439 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Visit the home of Eleanor Roosevelt. Here, Franklin and Eleanor entertained friends, the press, activists, and official state visitors in the relaxed atmosphere of Val-Kill. Explore the Roosevelt saga in the homes of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the exhibits at the nation’s first Presidential Lib...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Hands-On, Citizen Science, Hiking, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40°F to 70°F. Rain is not uncommon. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70° F to 100° F. Humidity can be high throughout the summer months with periods of r...
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Millions of Americans and people around the world have ancestors who came through Ellis Island. The Main Immigration Building was the epicenter of one of the greatest migrations in modern history. Today, Ellis Island is a memorial to all who pursued the American dream and have made this nation their...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: It is typically colder and more windy in New York Harbor than elsewhere in New York City. Winters are cold and damp. Spring and Fall can range from chilly to warm. Summers are warm to hot and humid.
Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park
State Park
9 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Farny State Park
State Park
825 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
FDR Four Freedoms State Park
Park
State Park
5 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as the nation’s first capitol, home to the inaugural Congress, the first Supreme Court, and the earlie...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping
Weather: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=New+York&state=NY&site=OKX&lat=40.7198&lon=-73.993#.Vqj8OvkrJlZ
Federal Land
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park
State Park
846 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Franny Reese Preserve State Park
State Park
251 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Franny Reese State Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gantry Plaza State Park
State Park
13 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict in American history as Commanding General of the Union Army and then, as President of the United Sta...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=New+York&state=NY&site=OKX&lat=40.7198&lon=-73.993#.Vqj8OvkrJlZ
Gilbert Lake
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gilbert Lake State Park
State Park
1,590 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Goose Pond Mountain
State Park
2,104 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gouldsboro State Park
State Park
2,770 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. Coast Guard from 1966 to 1996, continuing its legacy of national service. Today, Governors Island has...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: During the summer public access season from May to September, the weather is typical of the mid-Atlantic region. Thunderstorms can come quickly with short downpours. There may be extended periods of h...
Greenwood Lake State Park
State Park
19 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hacklebarney State Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Manhattan. A faithful testament to early American architecture, it stands today as a tribute to its fir...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits
Weather: New York City has a temperate climate, and temperatures in northern Manhattan are frequently several degrees cooler than those in the southern part of the city.
Hart's Brook Nature Preserve and Arboretum
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Haverstraw Beach State Park
State Park
23 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hickory Run Boulder Field Natural Area
State Park
19 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hickory Run State Park
State Park
14,296 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
High Point State Park
State Park
2,034 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
High Tor State Park
State Park
702 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Highland Lakes State Park
State Park
3,125 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Home to the 32nd and longest-serving president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt returned to Hyde Park often, drawing on this place to renew his spirit during times of personal and political crisis. Explore the Roosevelt saga in the homes of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the exhibits at ...
Entrance: $15
Activities: Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Citizen Science, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40°F to 70°F. Rain is not uncommon. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70° F to 100° F. Humidity can be high throughout the summer months with periods of r...
Hook Mountain State Park
State Park
707 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hopatcong State Park
State Park
452 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hudson Highlands
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hudson River Islands State Park
State Park
180 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hudson River Park
State Park
320 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hutchinson River Pkwy Lands
State Park
6 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
IBEW - Washington's Headquarter
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Inland Blue Acres
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
James Baird State Park
State Park
782 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kittatinny Valley State Park
State Park
3,373 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kittatinny Valley State Park
State Park
84 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Musconetcong State Park
State Park
332 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Superior State Park
State Park
1,403 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Taghkanic State Park
State Park
1,718 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Liberty State Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
State Park
3,748 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
The Tenement Museum tells the stories of working-class tenement residents, who moved to New York City from other countries and other parts of the country. Their work helped build the city and nation, and their stories help us understand our history. The museum shares these stories through guided tou...
Entrance: $30
Activities: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Living History, First Person Interpretation, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: Check out the 10 day forecast for New York City!
Lusscroft Farm State Park
State Park
501 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park
State Park
402 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Marsha P. Johnson State Park
State Park
6 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Born in Kinderhook, New York, in 1782, Martin Van Buren was the first president born a US citizen. His life spanned the American Revolution to the Civil War and was shaped by the most important issues of the era: US expansionism and the removal of Indigenous people, states’ rights, and slavery. This...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: The weather at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site is typical of the northeast United States; it varies considerably throughout the year. Always check the forecast prior to your visit and dress ac...
Max V. Shaul State Park
State Park
75 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
McEvoy Tract
State Park
95 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mine Kill State Park
State Park
461 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winter on record. The park also maintains a museum and library collection related to the encampments and ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Reenactments, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First...
Weather: Weather in this part of New Jersey is typical of the mid-Atlantic region--a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and moderately cold winters.
Mt. Beacon Gateway Park
State Park
15 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
National Parks of New York Harbor
These 12 sites preserve more than 400 years of American history! We invite you to explore the past and investigate its relevance in our lives today. From the birth of American democracy to the evolution of commerce, harbor defense, ecology and immigration, the breadth of themes commemorated through ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Theater, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Boat Tour, Camping, Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided To...
Weather: Check out the weather here for New York City: https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/new-york/10021/daily-weather-forecast/349727?page=0
Nyack Beach State Park
State Park
84 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park
State Park
572 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Oquaga Creek State Park
State Park
817 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Osmun Forest
State Park
9 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Palisades Interstate Park
State Park
652 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Palisades State Park
State Park
33 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 1792, Paterson was established as America's first planned industrial city, centered around the Gr...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Food, Dining, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.91475800178142&lon=-74.1678490947591#.VusP4uIrK71
Paterson Great Falls State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Paulinskill Valley Trail
State Park
16 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pequest River Grny
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pimple Hills
State Park
20 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Plum Point Park
State Park
26 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Promised Land State Park
State Park
2,904 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Prompton State Park
State Park
268 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pyramid Mountain State Park
State Park
136 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Quiet Cove Riverfront Park
State Park
35 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rensselaer Riverfront Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ringwood State Park
State Park
3,911 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
RMH / Scenic Hudson Land Trust
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Robert V. Riddell State Park
State Park
2,641 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Roberto Clemente State Park
State Park
24 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
State Park
1,775 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rockland Lake State Park
State Park
1,141 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Since 1665, Saint Paul's Church played a vital role in the colonial life of Eastchester, 20 miles north of New York City. Townspeople voted at the nearby Village Green; local militia drilled outside its doors. But the American Revolution changed everything. American, British and Hessian troops ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Arts and Crafts, Museum Exhibits
Weather: The weather in New York City is basically the same as for this northern suburb. Please visit http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.91259830500047&lon=-73.83707741599966#.Vqjtf_krKUk.
Sakmann
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Schodack Island State Park
State Park
1,175 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Schunnemunk State Park
State Park
4,410 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shirazi
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shlt / Rodman Assemblage
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sojourner Truth State Park
State Park
13 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by President Grover Cleveland on October 28, 1886. Designated as a National Monument in 1924, em...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: It is typically colder and more windy in New York Harbor than elsewhere in New York City. Winters are cold and damp. Spring and Fall can range from chilly to warm. Summers are warm to hot and humid.
Steamtown National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Feel the heat from the firebox, smell hot steam and oil; hear the whistle and the "chuff-chuff" from the smokestack, feel the ground vibrate, and watch as one-ton drive rods turn steel wheels. Discover how steam railroading helped shaped our nation's history and culture. Learn about t...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: Warm and sometimes humid summers; cold and rainy or snowy winters. Wear seasonable clothing and good walking shoes. For travel aboard the summer and fall seasonal excursion trains, please note that th...
Stephens State Park
State Park
45 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sterling Forest State Park
State Park
19,389 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil rights and provided momentum for a movement.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Museum Exhibits
Weather: New York City experiences all four seasons. It is typically hot in the summer and cold in the winter with cool springs and autumns.
Storm King
State Park
1,909 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sussex Branch Trail
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Swartswood State Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Tallman Mountain State Park
State Park
681 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
This is the boyhood home of the first U.S. president to be born in New York City. Raised in a townhouse at 28 E. 20th St., Theodore Roosevelt would grow up to be our 26th President and become immortalized on Mount Rushmore. However, he started life as a sickly yet bright boy who exercised to improve...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Spring: Temperatures range from 30F-70F. Mostly sunny, Rainfall average: 3 inches. Summer: Temperatures range from 60F-80F. Mostly sunny. Rainfall average: 4.5 inches. Fall: Temperatures range from 30...
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
National Historic Site
In 1825, America was still a new nation, just forming its own unique identity and traditions. Thomas Cole invented a new style of art, one that Americans could call their own. His landscape paintings launched the art movement known as the Hudson River School. His groundbreaking achievements took pla...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Museum Exhibits
Weather: For details and information, visit, http://www.thomascole.org/.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thomas Edison’s home and laboratory, when machines were run by belts and pulleys and music was played on ...
Entrance: $10
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Spring and Fall weather can be cool, while summer is usually warm and humid. Winter is frequently snowy and cold. It is recommended that visitors dress for the weather. Visitors may need jackets or ra...
Tobyhanna State Park
State Park
178 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Troy Meadows State Park
State Park
185 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
unknown
State Park
3 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Scenic & Recreational River
Canoe through rapids and quiet pools as the Delaware River winds its way through a valley of swiftly changing scenery or fish amid rolling hills and riverfront villages in one of the finest fishing rivers in the northeastern United States. The clean water of the Delaware, the last major undammed riv...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Boating, Camping, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Canoeing, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Junior Ranger Program, Tubing, River Tubing, Wildlife Watc...
Weather: Spring: Temperatures usually range from lows of 26°F to highs of 80°F with average rainfall of 5 inches. Summer: Temperatures usually range from lows of 55°F to highs of 85°F with average rainfall of ...
Valley Stream State Park
State Park
78 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Built by of one of the first families of wealth in America. Designed by one of the nation's preeminent architects. The Vanderbilt Mansion is a home built expressly for the aristocratic lifestyle.
Entrance: $15
Activities: Arts and Culture, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Citizen Science, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40°F to 70°F. Rain is not uncommon. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70° F to 100° F. Humidity can be high throughout the summer months with periods of r...
Verplank Landing - Mount Gulian
State Park
30 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Voorhees State Park
State Park
68 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wawayanda State Park
State Park
1,556 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wawayanda State Park
State Park
4,562 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0