Population 49,528 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Montgomery County
Household size in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Montgomery County run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.46, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
At 40.2, the median age in Montgomery County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 40.8, even as the national median rose. Montgomery County is younger than the great majority of New York counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Montgomery County as they are nationally: 11.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Montgomery County
Renters in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in Montgomery County rent their homes (29.6%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About half of owners (49.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the south. The renter share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Montgomery County: 14.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Montgomery County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1954, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1950 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the east has the oldest housing. Only one other New York county has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $672 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $705 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $793 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $917 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$244 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Montgomery County costs $917 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $244 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Montgomery County
Bachelor's degrees in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Montgomery County: 23.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.6 points, as it has nationally. Montgomery County has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of New York counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.9% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.5% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.5% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Montgomery County is close to the national rate: 88.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Montgomery County
| Period | Montgomery County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Montgomery County than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.6 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Montgomery County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 2.54 | 40.2 | 11.1% | 29.6% | 14.4% | 1954 | $917 | 23.3% | 88.5% | 4.4% |
| Fulton County | 2.29 | 44.8 | 12.5% | 28.6% | 16.5% | 1958 | $945 | 21.7% | 90.0% | 3.4% |
| Schenectady County | 2.39 | 40.2 | 11.6% | 36.0% | 7.4% | 1958 | $1,287 | 35.9% | 90.6% | 6.4% |
| Saratoga County | 2.37 | 44.4 | 8.4% | 27.7% | 8.2% | 1983 | $1,470 | 45.5% | 94.6% | 3.2% |
| Herkimer County | 2.31 | 44.8 | 10.1% | 23.4% | 16.1% | 1958 | $838 | 24.6% | 91.7% | 4.4% |
| Bennington County | 2.46 | 47.8 | 8.8% | 26.3% | 23.1% | 1969 | $1,226 | 41.9% | 94.2% | 3.9% |
| Madison County | 2.32 | 42.5 | 9.5% | 21.7% | 13.9% | 1963 | $962 | 31.5% | 92.7% | 4.3% |
| Windham County | 2.24 | 46.8 | 9.8% | 26.1% | 25.3% | 1969 | $1,052 | 44.0% | 95.4% | 4.6% |
| Onondaga County | 2.32 | 41.2 | 11.2% | 34.1% | 8.2% | 1966 | $1,199 | 39.8% | 91.6% | 5.4% |
| Cheshire County | 2.45 | 44.7 | 8.4% | 27.3% | 13.8% | 1970 | $1,331 | 35.8% | 94.5% | 3.2% |
| Cayuga County | 2.32 | 44.3 | 12.1% | 28.6% | 13.5% | 1957 | $1,054 | 24.7% | 90.0% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Washington County, VA · Gibson County, TN · Wilson County, TX · Gordon County, GA · Whitman County, WA · Whiteside County, IL · Wharton County, TX · Wayne County, PA · Waupaca County, WI · Watauga County, NC
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Montgomery County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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