At a Glance
Median Income
$69,375
$29,031 per capita
Home Value
$184,700
Zillow: $282,688
Median Rent
$735/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
14.0% smoking rate
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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 0.9% (75% 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 $282,688. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,630
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density1,000/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$29,031
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$8,392M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,700
Rent$735
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$282,688
Housing Units1,120
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,658/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation628 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Montague was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 338 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.