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Montgomery, NY


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Montgomery, New York

Montgomery, New York, in Orange county, is 41 miles N of Paterson, New Jersey (center to center) and 54 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. There are an estimated 3,636 people in the village.

The People and Families of Montgomery

In Montgomery, about 61% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Montgomery, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montgomery had a median family income of $59,952. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Montgomery.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($8,250) in Montgomery. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Montgomery.

Montgomery Housing

Approximately 71% of housing in Montgomery is owner-occupied. The village contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Montgomery, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Montgomery Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Montgomery Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Montgomery Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Montgomery Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Montgomery Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Montgomery Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Montgomery College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Montgomery People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Montgomery Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Montgomery, NY

Comparing Montgomery 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
Racial Diversity98
Well-Paid Single Women96
Well-Paid Single Men96
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income96
People in Middle Class or Better97
College Educated Adults96
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use106
Walking and Biking to Work32
Working at Home21
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Affordability of Rents15
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime99

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