Montague, CA
Full City Profile · California · Siskiyou County County
Montague, CA
At a Glance
How Montague Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montague's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Montague a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Montague residents earn a median household income of $55,096 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,842. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8% (256% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,836 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montague is $181,300 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,165. Median rent is $833/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Montague reports 599 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 342/100K.
Education
12.4% of adults in Montague hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montague has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.