Montebello is a village located in the town of Ramapo in Rockland County, New York. It is about 30 miles away from New York City. Montebello is surrounded by Suffern, Monsey, Wesley Hills and Airmont. The zip code of Montebello is 10901.

The village of Montebello is purely residential with homes separated by a great distance and by the naturally wooded surroundings. Housing units range from medium single family homes to contemporary mansions and communities of townhouses and luxurious apartments/condos. Montebello has a large diversity of wildlife in its local parks and woods, with the white tailed deer unquestionably being the "mascot" of the village. The village is characterized by a scenic and peaceful environment that gives the impression of being in a remote forest. Nevertheless, Montebello is conveniently located near the main roads of route 202 and route 59, where most local businesses are located.

According to the United States Census Bureau, as of 2000 Montebello has a population of more than 3,500 residents. The village has a total area of 4.4 square miles. It is located at an elevation of over 300 feet above sea level.

The racial demographics of Montebello are 92.79% White, 2.74% African American, 0.11% Native American, 2.68% Asian, 0.81% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race are 2.96% of the population.

Montebello has more than 1,900 households, which are some of the wealthiest in Rockland County. The median income for a household in the village is $116,600, and the median income for a family is $114,890.

Montebello has its own town pool (Spook Rock Pool) and is home to the Spook Rock Golf Course, which includes typical amenities of a pro shop and restaurant. Additionally, Montebello is home to the Kakiat County Park, which includes excellent fishing areas, plenty of open land, and trails leading to mountain peaks overlooking Rockland County and even New York City.

Although some of the schools of Ramapo Central School District are officially listed as being in Suffern, on the map the unclear and "blurry" boundaries between the two villages make Montebello seem like the true home of Viola Elementary School, Montebello Elementary School, Suffern Middle School and Suffern High School.