Montague, MI

Montague, MI

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 $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,031. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,152 business establishments, including 338 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Montague is $184,700 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,935. Median rent is $735/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Montague reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,399/100K. The murder rate is 42.4/100K.

Education

22.8% of adults in Montague hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Montague has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

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