Fort Montgomery, NY

Is Fort Montgomery a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe33

Medium39

Low63

Other143

5 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape1

Child involved1

Assault0

Other3

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an old elementary school on Mount Avenue in Highland Falls after a school district grounds director reported possible vandalism. A school district employee was reportedly on scene waiting for police to arrive.	School St & Mountain Ave, Highland Falls, NY 10928	Property Damage
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported brush fire between Clinton Road and Valerie Court near Glen Road. Units initially could not see smoke or flames, then located a small fire of about five by ten feet and planned to put it out with a single engine while other units held their positions.	Glen Rd, Highland Falls, NY 10928	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Highland Falls responded to a reported carbon monoxide alarm at an apartment near Center Street and the intersection of School Lane and Schneider Avenue. No illnesses were reported at the time of the call.	Center St, Highland Falls, NY 10928	Fire
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel request a response for an animal reportedly trapped in a wall at a location on Schneider Avenue near Main Street and McCullen Lane in Highland Falls.	Schneider Ave, Highland Falls, NY 10928	Other Non-Crime Event
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched to Schneider Avenue in Highland Falls for a report of a cat possibly trapped in a storm drain, with callers on scene attempting a rescue and prepared to flag down officers.	Schneider Ave, Highland Falls, NY 10928	Other Non-Crime Event
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers appear to be conducting a traffic stop near Bear Mountain involving a white Subaru with New York registration.	Bear Mountain, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986	Traffic
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responding to a call for a woman around 62 years old having difficulty breathing near West Point Highway.	W Point Hwy building 2 apartment 24, Highland Falls, NY 10928	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a 63-year-old female experiencing difficulty breathing at building (number withheld), apartment (number withheld) near West Point Highway.	W Point Hwy building 2 apartment 24, Highland Falls, NY 10928	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical call reported near Schneider Avenue, apartment (number withheld), for a 36-year-old male. Details may involve code 1340.	Schneider Ave #1w, Highland Falls, NY 10928	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, highland ambulance dispatched to an apartment near Schneider Avenue for a 36-year-old male with chest pain. The location and complaint were confirmed by a repeat dispatch.	Schneider Ave #1w, Highland Falls, NY 10928	Medical Emergency

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Bachelor's Degree Holders

30.42%

Foreign Born Residents

16.15%

Median Household Income

$80,946

Nearby neighborhoods

Highland Falls

Overview

Fort Montgomery is a small, ethnically diverse town in New York with a population of 1,627. It features some of the newest housing in the nation, indicating recent growth and investment.

Residents enjoy an upper-middle income level with a median household income of $80,946, and a high education rate with over 30% holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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Housing market and real estate character

Fort Montgomery's housing stock is characterized by new construction and a mix of housing types supporting a diverse population.

New Housing Share	High
Owner Occupied Rate
Housing Age	Many homes built recently
Vacancy Rate

What buyers will notice right away

A large proportion of homes are newly built, reflecting recent demand and investment.

The neighborhood offers a variety of housing types suitable for retirees and first-time buyers.

Families & Lifestyle

Fort Montgomery supports a mix of families, retirees, and professionals in a peaceful and diverse setting.

The neighborhood's peacefulness and safety appeal to retirees and families alike.

A vibrant mix of age groups and occupations supports a balanced community life.

Mixed Workforce — Residents work in executive, clerical, manufacturing, and sales roles, reflecting economic diversity.

Retiree-Friendly Ranking	More retiree-friendly than 95.5% of NY neighborhoods
Child Poverty Rate	4.4%

Demographics

Bachelor's Degree Holders	30.42%
Per Capita Income	$49,778
Median Household Income	$80,946
Hispanic or Latino Origin	25.61%
Foreign Born Residents	16.15%
Top Languages	["English","Spanish","Chinese","French","Polish"]
Top Ancestries	["Puerto Rican","Irish","German","Haitian","Polish","Italian","Greek"]