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Montour Falls, New York, in Schuyler county, is 60 miles SW of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 110 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village has a population of 1,797.
In Montour Falls, about 41% of adults are married. Montour Falls is known for its large population of single adults.
There is an unusually large share of women in the village. Montour Falls benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Montour Falls had a median family income of $36,307.
Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 58% of housing units in Montour Falls are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the village are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state. Homeowners in Montour Falls benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in New York.
In Montour Falls, 85% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the village are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.
Montour Falls strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Montour Falls to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| College Educated Adults |  | |
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| Short Commute Times | |  |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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