At a Glance
Median Income
$55,096
$23,842 per capita
Home Value
$181,300
Zillow: $249,018
Median Rent
$833/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
572/100K
2,287/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
24.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
316 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montague a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 6.6% (83% 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 $249,018. 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 572 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,287/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,486
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density835/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,096
Per Capita$23,842
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty24.5%
County GDP$2,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,300
Rent$833
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$249,018
Housing Units588
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent572/100K
Property2,287/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault500/100K
Burglary1,072/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,488/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain18.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,533 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Montague was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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