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Montebello, NY


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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. There are an estimated 3,688 people in the village.

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Montebello, NY

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity86
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women73
Age of the Population65
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Rents14
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
People Living Alone11
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