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Montrose, NY

Montrose, NY.

Population: 4,254 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Montrose, NY is $646,597 — up 11.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $675,000 after a median 30 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$646,597

Typical home value

+11.8%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$646,597
1-year appreciation
+11.8%
3-year appreciation
+29.0%
5-year appreciation
+34.4%
10-year appreciation
+75.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$646,597
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
$675,000
Median list price
$749,000
Median price per sqft
$404
1-year sale-price change
+9.8%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
104.6%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+5.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,593/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,971/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,121/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.0 : 1
Schools include
FRANK G LINDSEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HENDRICK HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
9
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Magna Metals (3.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.8 in
Annual snowfall
23.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
301
Days with Moderate air quality
58
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
785
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,517
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
37,020

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
23
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (25 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (17 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
VA HUDSON VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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)
-5,185 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1958
Housing built before 1970
71.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.2%
Median annual property tax
$7,248
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
90.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
370,841
Average weekly wage
$1,794
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
996

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

How it compares

MontroseState medianUS median
Typical home value$646,597$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$675,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market30 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$7,248$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 Montrose, NY?
$646,597.
What is the median sale price in Montrose, NY?
$675,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Montrose, NY?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Montrose, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,971/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Montrose, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hurricane.
Is Montrose, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Montrose, NY. 9 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Montrose, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Montrose, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Montrose, NY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Magna Metals, 3.8 mi.
How many schools serve Montrose, NY?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Montrose, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Montrose, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Montrose, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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