New York · Metropolitan Area
Montrose is a small town in New York with a population of 3,702. Residents earn $143,496 per year, which is 91% above the national average.
Based on current data, Montrose receives an overall livability score of 4.6 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, above-average unemployment. Montrose stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Montrose is $143,496, which is significantly higher than the national average — 91% above $75,149. This places Montrose among higher-income communities. At 12.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Montrose is $439,900, making it a premium housing market at 56% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,854 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Montrose is a highly educated community — 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Montrose experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches, including 39.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 84.1% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.9% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $143,496 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,928 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,814 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $188,224 |
| Unemployment | 12.2% |
| 239% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 37,722 |
| County GDP | $120,154M |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Healthcare | 3,441 |
| Retail | 3,365 |
| Manufacturing | 485 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.69% |
| Commute Time | 33.4 min |
| Work from Home | 17.3% |
| Census Median | $439,900 |
| 56% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,854 |
| 59% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.69% |
| Obesity | 26.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.8% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,881/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.3 inches |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,285/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2389°N, 73.9438°W |
| County FIPS | 36119 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.6% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,285/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 45 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Retail Stores | 3,365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 33.4 min |
| Work from Home | 17.3% |