Housing by town in Montgomery County, New York
Montgomery County, New York has 21 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $940 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $783 in 2015–2019 (+20.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
the Town of Charleston has the highest median gross rent ($1,250) and the Town of Palatine the lowest ($633).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $940 (±$28)
- Households that rent
- 29.6%
- Median household income
- $64,943
- Places
- 21
Cities, towns and townships in Montgomery County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | $1,006 | 47.0% | $56,178 | $137,900 | $4,369 |
| Town of Amsterdam | $883 | 16.3% | $83,989 | $216,100 | $4,020 |
| Town of Canajoharie | $870 | 20.1% | $78,281 | $137,500 | $4,036 |
| Town of Charleston | $1,250 | 8.1% | $91,417 | $184,200 | $4,415 |
| Town of Florida | $1,031 | 10.1% | $93,008 | $214,300 | $4,133 |
| Town of Glen | $872 | 7.0% | $83,750 | $198,800 | $3,769 |
| Town of Minden | $718 | 21.6% | $44,195 | $90,500 | $3,180 |
| Town of Mohawk | $901 | 19.8% | $81,473 | $174,700 | $3,878 |
| Town of Palatine | $633 | 26.3% | $69,722 | $142,500 | $3,232 |
| Town of Root | $742 | 11.4% | $75,771 | $209,000 | $3,795 |
| Town of St. Johnsville | $701 | 31.9% | $54,837 | $88,000 | $2,188 |
Villages and places inside a township in Montgomery County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Ames | — | 0.0% | $112,500 | $157,800 | $3,143 |
| Village of Canajoharie | $870 | 33.6% | $80,139 | $125,800 | $4,351 |
| Village of Fonda | $857 | 38.6% | $49,300 | $114,100 | $3,360 |
| Village of Fort Johnson | $1,088 | 29.0% | $64,167 | $163,800 | $3,167 |
| Village of Fort Plain | $709 | 28.5% | $34,738 | $80,900 | $2,938 |
| Village of Fultonville | $938 | 15.9% | $92,000 | $148,600 | $3,559 |
| Village of Hagaman | $917 | 19.5% | $63,125 | $203,800 | $3,558 |
| Village of Nelliston | $628 | 31.6% | $39,219 | $74,200 | $2,400 |
| Village of Palatine Bridge | $460 | 38.7% | $80,625 | $155,900 | $3,991 |
| Village of St. Johnsville | $742 | 37.9% | $47,109 | $80,500 | $2,212 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,100 | $33,450 | $53,500 |
| 2 people | $22,950 | $38,200 | $61,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,000 | $68,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,750 | $76,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,600 | $82,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,400 | $88,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,250 | $94,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,050 | $100,850 |
How the places in Montgomery County rank across New York
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Crime reported to police in Montgomery County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35 | 76 | 495 | 1,079 | 45,875 | 3 of 5 |
| 2025 | 80 | 166 | 385 | 800 | 48,107 | 4 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Montgomery County recorded 80 violent and 385 property crimes, 166 and 800 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 96% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Montgomery County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Sheriff's Office | 26,238 | 21 | 236 |
| Amsterdam Police Department | 18,162 | 54 | 111 |
| Canajoharie Village Police Department | 2,060 | — | — |
| Fort Plain Village Police Department | 1,999 | 1 | 13 |
| St. Johnsville Village Police Department | 1,708 | 4 | 25 |
ZIP codes in Montgomery County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12010 | 27,750 | $1,000 | $180,200 | $63,696 | 35.1% |
| 13339 | 6,010 | $867 | $94,400 | $56,047 | 20.7% |
| 13317 | 3,888 | $870 | $139,400 | $72,500 | 19.3% |
| 12072 | 2,882 | $916 | $190,200 | $81,063 | 11.6% |
| 12068 | 2,503 | $901 | $170,100 | $72,788 | 19.5% |
| 12070 | 2,011 | $880 | $202,900 | $86,989 | 25.3% |
| 12066 | 1,863 | $1,154 | $197,800 | $78,571 | 13.2% |
| 13428 | 1,689 | $487 | $180,500 | $76,295 | 22.7% |
| 12166 | 1,635 | — | $219,400 | $94,821 | 6.6% |
| 13410 | 508 | $623 | $73,000 | — | 37.0% |
| 12069 | 425 | — | $161,700 | $90,179 | 0.0% |
| 12177 | 387 | — | — | $92,444 | 4.0% |
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Questions about Montgomery County
What is the crime rate in Montgomery County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Montgomery County recorded 166 violent and 800 property crimes per 100,000 residents (80 violent and 385 property crimes in all).
Which place in Montgomery County has the highest rent?
the Town of Charleston has the highest median gross rent, $1,250 (±$360) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Montgomery County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Palatine has the lowest median gross rent, $633 (±$134) a month.
What is the median rent in Montgomery County, New York?
The median gross rent in Montgomery County is $940 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montgomery County, New York
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montgomery County, New York
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Montgomery County, NY
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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