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Montebello

New York · 4,828 residents (2025 est.) · 4.321 sq mi
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Montebello is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,750. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $847,100. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,673
+27%since 2000
from 3,688 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,081 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 854 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
−10%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,828 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Montebello
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,750
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,600 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,632
+51%since 2000
from $44,098 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
+4%since 2010
from 0.492 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$847,100
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,380
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $768 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+121%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(3,349)
Black2.7%(100)
Hispanic / Latino3%(109)
Asian2.7%(99)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.9%(733)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(3,402)
Black3.7%(173)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(503)
Asian7.8%(364)
Other4.9%(231)
Diversity Score56.1%(2,620)
Diversity Score
56
+182%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−96.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2017
from 87.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.4%
−17.8 ptssince 2016
from 90.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montebello, New York?

Montebello, New York has about 4,673 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montebello, New York?

The typical household in Montebello, New York earns about $133,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montebello, New York expensive?

In Montebello, New York, the median home is worth about $847,100, and the typical rent is about $2,380 a month.

How educated are people in Montebello, New York?

About 57.1% of adults age 25 and over in Montebello, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montebello, New York?

About 11.2% of people in Montebello, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montebello, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Montebello, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,875 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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