Montauk is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 4,318 people and two associated neighborhoods, Montauk is the 364th largest community in New York.

Montauk home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Montauk real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 20.31% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that Montauk is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live.

Montauk is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Montauk’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One of the nice things about Montauk is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.

In Montauk, a lot of people use the subway to get to work every day though Montauk is a relatively small town. Those that ride the subway are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other cities.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Montauk. 53.14% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Montauk in 2022 was $96,487, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $385,948 for a family of four. However, Montauk contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Montauk home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Montauk residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Montauk include Irish, English, Italian, German, and European.

The most common language spoken in Montauk is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Other Indo-European.