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Monroe, New York

village · Orange County

At a glance

9,515
Population
$427,800
Median home value
41% above U.S. median
$2,202/mo
Median rent
63% above U.S. median
$109,851
Median household income
40% above U.S. median
32.3 min
Average commute
93.3%
Homes with broadband
3%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates89%
College graduates41.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Orange County Economic Development
The Orange County Office of Economic Development works with economic development and community partners to grow the economy and create employment opportunities, promoting and supporting commerce and industry. It assists with business attraction, retention and expansion, entrepreneurial development, film and video location, tourism and international trade promotion.
county Orange County Partnership
Not-for-profit economic development organization focused on attracting investment and job creation in Orange County. Works with site selectors, brokers, developers, and communities to win economic development projects.
region Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation
The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation is the leading economic development organization in New York’s Hudson Valley region, serving eight counties and acting as a resource for businesses locating to or expanding within the region.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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