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Monticello, NY


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Monticello, New York

Monticello, New York, in Sullivan county, is 53 miles E of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 69 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. There are an estimated 6,512 people in the village.

The People and Families of Monticello

In Monticello, about 33% of adults are married. In Monticello, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the village isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Approximately 44% of Monticello is non-white. In New York, Monticello is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monticello had a median family income of $29,554.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Monticello. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Monticello Housing

Approximately 28% of housing in Monticello is owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Monticello.

Commuting

In Monticello, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMonticello Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Monticello Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Monticello, NY

Comparing Monticello 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 Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults32
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents67
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Property Taxes36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime42
Low Violent Crime21

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