Economic Profile

What makes us strong?

Montgomery is talented, connected, and nimble. The New York State Thruway, rail service and air transportation connect your business to major markets in the Northeast U.S. and southeastern Canada. Shovel ready real estate, custom financial incentives and a dedicated workforce grow businesses and bottom lines. Thriving communities dot our historic landscape, support business and make great places to live. Like the mighty Mohawk River that formed the geographic and cultural identity of this region, the strength of Montgomery County shapes the future success of major food producers, innovative manufacturers, national logistics firms, and our home grown family businesses.

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Recent Investments

Dollar General

State-of-the-art, distribution facility now supports more than 800 DG stores and employs more than 400.

Vida-Blend

A home-grown nutrient premix company, constructed a new manufacturing facility that has created 18 new jobs.

Wyndham Microtel

Opened a new facility, adding to the county’s hospitality offerings.

Business Investment Incentives

Proximity to Markets

Direct, easy access to New York State Thruway (I-90) links Montgomery County to the major travel corridors, and major economic hubs, of the northeast.

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Immediate access to major transportation corridors

Montgomery County is supported by a strong and growing transportation, warehousing & logistics sector.

Highways

New York State Thruway (Interstate-90) Runs directly through the entire county and across the state.

Ports

Waterway access to the Port of Albany (50 Miles away) and the Port of Coeymans (60 miles away).

Rail

Both CSX and Amtrak run directly through Montgomery County, New York.

Air

Montgomery County, New York is forty five minutes from Albany International Airport.

Overall Economy

Average earnings are lower in Montgomery County ($57,156) than in New York ($93,291) and the United States ($72,048)

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Total Jobs

Total jobs in Montgomery County New York’s economy.

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Jobs

Projected to be added in Montgomery the next five years.

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Median Income

This is the median household income in Montgomery County.

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Unemployment

The unemployment rate as of March 2022 in Montgomery County.

A strong and growing economy

Largest sectors by employment

Healthcare & Social Asst.

Manufacturing

Retail Trade

Transportation

Fastest growing sectors

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS & CBB, NCSES, NYS DCJS, FBI

Deep middle-skill talent pool

Montgomery’s above average Associate Degree attainment provides technical skills to support manufacturing, transportation, logistics, and healthcare businesses.

Largest occupations

Top growing occupations

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Available project sites

Florida Business Park Extension

Available Acres: 50 in 212 Acre Business Park
Foreign Trade Zone #121
Municipality: Town of Florida
Zoning: Industrial Business Park
Access: Frontage on NYS Route 5S, 1.5 miles to I-90
Existing Infrastructure: Electric, Gas, Water, Sewer

Exit 29 Redevelopment Project

Available Acres: 26 acres Former Beech-Nut site
Municipality: Village of Canajoharie
Access: Less than 1 mile to NYS Thruway (I-90)
Existing Infrastructure: Electric and Water Ready

Glen Canal View Business Park

Available Acres: 10 acres in a 300-acre master planned business park
NYS Shovel Ready Certified Site, Designated as NOW-NY Site
Municipality: Town of Glen
Access: Approximately 2 miles to NYS Thruway (I-90), Located in Route 5S
Existing Infrastructure: Electric, Gas, Water, Sewer

Winstanley Logistics Site

Available: up to 1,000,000 square feet of high bay industrial space to be built based on tenant specifications
Municipality: Town of Florida
Access: Located less than 2 miles from Exit 27 of I-90
Infrastructure: All major utilities including natural gas