Population 11,229 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Monticello
Household size in Monticello
| Period | Monticello | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Monticello run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.43, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 Monticello
| Period | Monticello | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Monticello are younger than 39.1 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in New York as a whole, where the median age is 40.8. The median age has climbed from 36.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Monticello
| Period | Monticello | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Monticello: 24.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 7.6 points, even as the national share fell. Only one other New York city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Monticello
Renters in Monticello
| Period | Monticello | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.0% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.9% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.6% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 64.9% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Monticello: 64.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 63.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have a higher share of renters.
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 Monticello
| Period | Monticello | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Monticello: 26.2% 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 fallen 9.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Monticello
| Period | Monticello | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +5 | +6 |
Monticello is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Still, homes here are newer than in New York overall, where the median home dates to 1961.
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 Monticello
| Period | Monticello | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $797 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $811 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $961 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,230 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$433 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Monticello runs $1,230 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $433 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are 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 Monticello
Bachelor's degrees in Monticello
| Period | Monticello | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Monticello have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 33 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Monticello
| Period | Monticello | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.9% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.4% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Monticello never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Monticello
| Period | Monticello | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Monticello runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 7.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Monticello compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello | 2.55 | 39.1 | 24.8% | 64.9% | 26.2% | 1967 | $1,230 | 19.9% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Maplewood | 2.43 | 45.4 | 13.9% | 23.9% | 45.7% | 1985 | $973 | 28.8% | 82.7% | 11.4% |
| Kiamesha Lake | 2.95 | 38.2 | 12.0% | 58.0% | 38.3% | 1969 | $834 | 18.4% | 87.4% | 0.0% |
| Thompsonville | 2.37 | 49.1 | 3.1% | 31.3% | 54.1% | 1979 | $1,034 | 33.9% | 84.6% | 2.1% |
| Harris | 2.61 | 38.5 | 24.8% | 19.4% | 45.0% | 1984 | $887 | 22.3% | 74.8% | 19.6% |
| South Fallsburg | 3.27 | 30.4 | 12.4% | 56.0% | 51.8% | 1975 | $1,040 | 21.7% | 76.0% | 4.8% |
| Glen Wild | 2.26 | 44.3 | 9.8% | 46.5% | 40.7% | 1982 | $1,153 | 42.1% | 91.8% | 16.2% |
| Forestburgh | 2.23 | 51.9 | 3.9% | 10.8% | 39.0% | 1977 | $1,722 | 46.2% | 92.6% | 5.8% |
| Mongaup Valley | 2.72 | 41.7 | 25.7% | 30.4% | 62.6% | 1959 | $1,282 | 30.8% | 91.3% | 3.7% |
| Rock Hill | 2.58 | 50.2 | 3.2% | 13.7% | 33.0% | 1979 | $1,641 | 45.6% | 94.9% | 5.1% |
| Smallwood | 2.47 | 45.9 | 17.1% | 33.4% | 54.8% | 1970 | $1,261 | 38.2% | 92.2% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Monticello. 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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