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Montague, ON

Ontario

Montague is a small town in Ontario with a population of 3,914. Residents earn $98,000 per year, which is 30% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,914 Population 37/sq mi density
$98,000 Median Income $48,600 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$1,320 Median Rent 12.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$98,000 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,320/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $98,000
30% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.3%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,320
13% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.8%
117% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.9%
36% lower than US avg

How Montague Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,914
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$98,000
Per Capita$48,600
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty7.9%
Commute34 min

Housing

A
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,320
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,505
Rent Burden12.0%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation46 ft (14 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+33.1%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute34 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Montague a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Montague receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Montague offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Montague is $98,000, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Montague is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,320 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Montague has a population of 3,914 with a density of 37 people per square mile. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%), with 1.4% Black.

Population

3,914
Total Population
37
People / sq mi
44.4yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
107.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Montague vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.9%
17% above US avg
Spanish4.0%
70% below US avg
Other Languages4.1%

Social Characteristics

Montague vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Montague is $98,000, which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Montague vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$98,000
30% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.8%
117% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.9%
36% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.5 min
Drive Alone91.6%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home26.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Montague is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,320 (13% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,320
13% above US avg
Rent Burden12.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.4%
Renter-Occupied6.3%
Housing Units1,505

Property Tax

In Montague, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Montague vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.3%
75% below US avg
High School+33.1%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density37/sq mi
Total Area107.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.5 min
Drive Alone91.6%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home26.1%

Nearby Cities

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