Montour Falls, New York
Village · Population 1,527 · #357 in New York
About Montour Falls
Montour Falls is a small town in western New York counting 1,527 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Montour Falls is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 3.01 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 507 residents per square mile.
📰 Montour Falls News Today
- Montour Falls Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Joanne M. Spicer Obituary — Montour Falls, NY Finger Lakes Daily News · Jun 15
- Crews rescue hiker in Montour Falls 607 News Now · Apr 28
- Montour Falls man arrested Tuesday on burglary-related charges WETM · May 27
- New York's Unsung Finger Lakes Village Just Outside Watkins Glen State Park Is A Haven Of Waterfalls And Trails islands.com · May 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Montour Falls Unique
- The only place in America named Montour Falls — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Montour Falls
- Althea’s Finger Lakes Tavern
- Classic Chef's Diner — american
- Jerlando's Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Schuyler County Historical Society · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Montour Falls
- Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Coon Hollow State Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Marina Park reviews ★
- Roadside park reviews ★
- Shequaga Falls Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Montour Falls
- B C CATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Schuyler Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,527
Rank in state#357 of 595
Land area3.01 sq mi
Density507/sq mi
Coordinates42.3487, -76.8487