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Fort Montgomery

About

A couple of miles past Highland Falls, Fort Montgomery is nearly as convenient to West Point as its neighbor to the north. Residents enjoy a short commute to the post as well as living in a quaint, historic town. The name Fort Montgomery references a Revolutionary War fort that was the site of a storied battle that determined control of the Hudson River. New York State operates a small museum on the remains of the 14-acre fortification that includes wartime artifacts, weapons, models, and recreations of the battle.

There is no proper downtown in Fort Montgomery, but there are a few restaurants scattered throughout this small town. There are also several hotels, frequently used by visitors to West Point. The town is also adjacent to Bear Mountain State Park, a regional gem that brings many visitors to the area, and offers hiking, ice skating, a small zoo, and a carousel.

Neighbors

Fort Montgomery has a great mix of blue collar neighbors, soldiers stationed at West Point, and military retirees.

Neighborhood Feel

Homes in Fort Montgomery are mostly townhomes or single family homes. Ranch and colonial are common styles.

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Neighborhood Location

Commute
USMA/West Point – Thayer Gate
Drive Time to Gate
10 to 20* minutes
By Transit
N/A

Neighborhood Info

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Points of Interest

Fort Montgomery State Historic Site

Hudson River

Bear Mountain State Park

Patriot Garden

Big Plus

Close to both West Point and beautiful Bear Mountain State Park, Fort Montgomery offers easy access to both popular spots.

The area tends to be priced more competitively than other towns in the area.

Things to Consider

Lacking a downtown area and amenities such as a grocery store, Fort Montgomery residents travel to West Point or Central Valley for daily shopping.

Property taxes and heating costs are both quite high. Be sure you have a realistic idea of the expenses related to a property before committing to a home.

How’s the Market?

The median home value for single family homes in the city of Fort Montgomery is $207,000 according to the Zillow Home Value Index. Home Values are forecasted to increase by 3.7% in the coming year.
According to Zillow’s Rental Index, the median rental rate for single family homes in Fort Montgomery is $1,834.

School Scoop

Public schools in Fort Montgomery belong to either Valley Central School District  or  Highland Falls-Montgomery Central School District which both have an overall rating of 6 according to GreatSchools.org.

Registration in the Highland Falls-Montgomery Central School District is a two-step process. Each family is required to submit registration paperwork to the school in their attendance zone and schedule a meeting with the school’s guidance counselor/administrator for a screening. Non-district residents may transfer into the Highland Falls-Montgomery Central School District but will be required to pay tuition and provide their own transportation.

Highland Falls-Montgomery Central School District offers full-day, Pre-Kindergarten classes at various different sites throughout the district. The universal Pre-Kindergarten program provides services to students in the district who turn four-years-old on or before December 1st of the year enrolling. Registration takes place at the information night in the spring prior to your child starting.

Registration in the Valley Central School district is also a two-step process. Step one is to register in-person at the Registrar’s office at the Administration Building. Following completion of the registration paperwork, each student and guardian head over to their assigned school to obtain a class schedule and transportation. Appointments are required!

Valley Central School district offers publically funded, half-day or full-day Universal Pre-Kindergarten for children who live in the district and are four on or before December 1st of the year they are enrolling. It is important to get your application turned in from February to April to be included in the lottery. If you’re late to apply, you’ll go on a wait list. Parents provide transportation.

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