At a Glance
Median Income
$183,664
$75,108 per capita
Home Value
$688,500
Zillow: $944,703
Median Rent
$2,241/mo
43.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
938/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.8%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.2%
7.8% smoking rate
How Montvale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montvale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montvale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montvale residents earn a median household income of $183,664 , which is 144% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,108. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,607 business establishments, including 835 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montvale is $688,500 , 144% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $944,703. Median rent is $2,241/month, with 43.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Montvale reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 938/100K.
Education
56.8% of adults in Montvale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montvale has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,625
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density2,146/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born19.5%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$183,664
Per Capita$75,108
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$24,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,246
Housing
A+
Home Value$688,500
Rent$2,241
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$944,703
Housing Units3,123
Rent Burden43.1%
Crime
F
Violent50/100K
Property938/100K
Health
Obesity23.2%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,423/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation368 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.8%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+22.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute32 min
Broadband99.3%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Montvale was founded in 1894.
The median home in Montvale was built in 1969.
29.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.2% of the population has a disability.
19.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 835 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.