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Montour Falls, New York

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.

The People and Families of Montour Falls

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montour Falls had a median family income of $36,307.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Montour Falls Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Montour Falls Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Montour Falls Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Montour Falls Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%Montour Falls Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Montour Falls, NY

Comparing Montour Falls 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women73
Racial Diversity42
Well-Paid Single Men41
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults62
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income41
People in Middle Class or Better31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use106
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents69
Affordability of Property Taxes29
Housing Recently Built25
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