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Airmont.
About
Life in Airmont
Airmont is a community of 10,082 people in New York. The median household income is $94,972, and median home values are around $710,700. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Airmont at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
24.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Foreign-Born
11.0%
Broadband Internet
87.4%
of households
Population Growth
+4.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.0% foreign-born, most often from England
Who lives in Airmont: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Airmont, the largest foreign-born group is from England (31.1%), and 31.3% of residents speak German/Germanic at home.
Under 18
38.6%
of residents
65 and Older
13.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
48.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.2%
of households
Married Couples
72.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
4.05
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Living
Rent, home values, and income in Airmont
In Airmont, home values are 68% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
79.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $993,421 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Airmont and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Rockland County, which includes Airmont, is 1.1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Airmont: Rockland County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Rockland County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Airmont is about 3% of Rockland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Airmont Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute27.3 min avg
How Airmont residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Airmont, most residents drive alone to work (59%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 26 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Ramapo Town Police Department, which covers Airmont, runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
72.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
477.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Ramapo Town Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Rockland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Rockland County, which includes Airmont, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Winter Weather | $18,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,500 |
| 2023 | 9 | Flash Flood | $4,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Flash Flood | $3.1M |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $242,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Winter Weather | $63,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $109,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Rockland County, county-wide
Airmont is about 3% of Rockland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Rockland County, which includes Airmont, is typically good — 312 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
312
per year
Moderate Days
46
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Rockland County, county-wide
Airmont is about 3% of Rockland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Airmont has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.3"
Annual Snowfall
32.7"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.39" |
| Feb | 41°F | 20°F | 2.71" |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 3.86" |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 4.17" |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 3.58" |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 5.13" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.65" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.57" |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 3.95" |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 4.37" |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 3.77" |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 4.05" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Airmont
Uninsured
5.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Airmont's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2 mi away · Suffern
Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center
Psychiatric · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Orangeburg
Rockland Psych Ctr
Psychiatric · ER available · 7.5 mi away · Orangeburg
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education8.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Airmont
Airmont's student/teacher ratio is 8.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Airmont (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 10,557 students · in-state tuition $5,060 · 37% graduate · median earnings $52,092 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,735 students · in-state tuition $23,650 · 56% graduate · median earnings $57,532 (10 yrs after entry)
Passaic County Community College
13 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,260 students · in-state tuition $6,660 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,497 (10 yrs after entry)
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
14.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 1,778 students · in-state tuition $30,880 · 53% graduate · median earnings $46,839 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 1,203 students · in-state tuition $19,354 · 71% graduate · median earnings $66,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 226 students · in-state tuition $12,600 · 38% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Airmont
Airmont has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
13 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
20 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
21 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
21 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
23 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
26 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
26 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
27 mi awayCities Near Airmont
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Airmont FAQ
Is Airmont, New York safe?⌄
Airmont is policed by the Ramapo Town Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 72 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 478 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Airmont, New York?⌄
Rockland County, which includes Airmont, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Airmont, New York?⌄
The average commute in Airmont is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from