Monsey, New York Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Monsey, NY Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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F
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Monsey | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,660 | 19,748,855 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 12860.1 | 362.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.46% | 0.05% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 16.6 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 5,890 | 7,694,043 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Monsey grew by 84.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 29,660 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Monsey is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 28.0% of residents. That is 7.4 points above New York as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 8,292 28.0% +7.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,521 15.2% -7.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,188 7.4% -13.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,704 5.7% -11.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New York, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.8% of the people living in Monsey and men 51.2%.
- Women 48.8% New York 51.3%
- Men 51.2% New York 48.7%
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Economy
Monsey has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Monsey | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,592 | $86,556 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.20% | 4.51% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Monsey is about 50% lower than in New York.
Housing
| Metric | Monsey | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $633,106 | $471,885 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,822 | $1,621 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 34.1% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Monsey is about 29.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,822 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Monsey spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 134 hours, about 5.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Monsey | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.0 | 28.7 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.1 | 57.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 134 | 239 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,143 | $7,414 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 31,866 | 9,257 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,732 | 1,586 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Monsey is 16 minutes, shorter than the 29 minutes in New York.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Monsey has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Monsey | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.1% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 4.97 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Monsey has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Monsey | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.9 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 27.2% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
Monsey, NY Compared With Nearby Cities
How Monsey, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monsey, NY | 29,660 | $43,592 #2/2 | $633,106 #1/2 | 16.0 min #1/2 |
| Spring Valley, NY | 32,678 | $60,448 | $625,000 | 21.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Monsey, New York.
How many people live in Monsey, New York?
About 29,660 people live in Monsey, New York, in 5,890 households of 5.0 people on average. The median age is 16.6, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 21 years.
How densely populated is Monsey, New York?
Averaged over its land area, Monsey, New York has 12,860 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 149 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Monsey, New York an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 14.5 times the median household income ($633,106 against $43,592), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,822 a month takes about 50% of the median household's income, above the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Monsey, New York?
Unemployment in Monsey, New York is 7.3%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Monsey, New York?
11.1% of adults in Monsey, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 9), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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