The Town FilesMontgomery County, New York
49,528 people. The median home is worth $157,500 (typical New York town: $217,700) and the median household earns $64,943.
Towns in Montgomery County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | 18,219 | $137,900 | $56,178 | 39.5 |
| Amsterdam | 5,557 | $216,100 | $83,989 | 47.7 |
| Minden | 4,166 | $90,500 | $44,195 | 38.4 |
| Canajoharie | 3,660 | $137,500 | $78,281 | 33.2 |
| Mohawk | 3,572 | $174,700 | $81,473 | 39.0 |
| Palatine | 3,189 | $142,500 | $69,722 | 53.1 |
| Florida | 2,667 | $214,300 | $93,008 | 50.6 |
| St. Johnsville | 2,598 | $88,000 | $54,837 | 42.0 |
| Glen | 2,536 | $198,800 | $83,750 | 33.7 |
People and housing
| Montgomery County | Typical New York town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,500 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $940 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $64,943 | $80,740 |
| Median age | 40.3 | 43.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
19,149 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,762 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 893 storm events in Montgomery County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Montgomery County has been included in 26 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| July 12, 2013 | Flood | DR-4129: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).