Monroe Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
21,299 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$116,019 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$429,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,374 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,715 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Orange County
3
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Metro Area
2
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Orange County
3
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Metro Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 12 25
Feb 3 10 28
Mar 4 6 36
Apr 4 2 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 4 1 41
Dec 4 8 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 18, NY State Senate District 42, NY Assembly District 98, NY
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Schools

Pine Tree Elementary School
1 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel
3 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

St Anthony Community Hospital
9 miles, W • 3.2 star
Orange Regional Medical Center
13 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
30 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
40 miles, S • 4.6 star
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