Montebello, NY

Montebello, New York

Montebello, New York, in Rockland county, is 14 miles N of Paterson, New Jersey (center to center) and 27 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The village is conveniently located inside the New York metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,688 people in Montebello.

The People and Families of Montebello

In Montebello, about 76% of adults are married. Many folks in Montebello are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Montebello. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montebello had a median family income of $114,890. Montebello has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Montebello living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Montebello.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,500) in Montebello. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Montebello Housing

Approximately 96% of housing in Montebello is owner-occupied. The village contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Montebello, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Montebello, 81% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the village is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Montebello strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Montebello, NY

Comparing Montebello to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Montebello Almanac

Montebello Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Montebello Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Montebello residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Montebello Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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