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.
In addition, Montauk is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates", which are people who are not only wealthy and employed in professional occupations, but highly educated to boot. Urban sophisticates have urbane tastes - whether they reside in a big or small city, a suburb, or a little town. Urban sophisticates support bookstores, quality clothing stores, enjoy luxury travel, and in big cities, they are truly the patrons of the arts, attending and supporting institutions such as opera, symphony, ballet, and theatre.
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 ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
The town is relatively quiet, having a combination of lower population density and few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. For example, Montauk has relatively fewer families with younger children, and/or college students. Combined, this makes Montauk a pretty quiet place to live overall. If you like quiet, you will probably enjoy it here.
Montauk is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
Even though Montauk is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the subway for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.
The education level of Montauk ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Montauk, 49.43% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.
The per capita income in Montauk in 2022 was $83,843, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $335,372 for a family of four.
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, Italian, German, English, and Russian.
The most common language spoken in Montauk is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Other Indo-European.
