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Monticello, NY

Monticello, NY.

Population: 12,197 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Monticello, NY is $291,418 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $370,000 after a median 51 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,492/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$291,418

Typical home value

+5.1%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$291,418
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+22.2%
5-year appreciation
+63.0%
10-year appreciation
+181.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$291,418
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$370,000
Median list price
$412,000
Median price per sqft
$226
1-year sale-price change
+12.1%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
85
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
64
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,492/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,005/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,039/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,299/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,799/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,824/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.8 : 1
Schools include
GEORGE L COOKE SCHOOL, KENNETH L RUTHERFORD SCHOOL, MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL, ROBERT J KAISER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Carroll & Dubies Sewage Disposal (20.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River (19 mi)
National parks include
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Monticello Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) (32 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
GARNET HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, BON SECOURS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF SUFFERN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
46.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,634
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,221
Average weekly wage
$1,039
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
568

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MonticelloState medianUS median
Typical home value$291,418$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$370,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market51 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,492/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,634$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Monticello, NY?
$291,418.
What is the median sale price in Monticello, NY?
$370,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Monticello, NY?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in Monticello, NY?
Typical rent: $1,492/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Monticello, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Monticello, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Monticello, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Monticello, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Monticello, NY?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Monticello, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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