At a Glance
Median Income
$53,984
$31,143 per capita
Home Value
$170,800
Zillow: $386,570
Violent Crime
34/100K
571/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
330 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+
2.9 / 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 $53,984 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,143. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 515 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montague is $170,800 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $386,570. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Montague reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 571/100K.
Education
17.8% of adults in Montague hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montague has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population224
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,984
Per Capita$31,143
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$798M
Avg Weekly Wage$910
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,800
Rent
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$386,570
Housing Units106
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent34/100K
Property571/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death13,687/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain35.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,068 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Montague was founded in 1858.
The median home in Montague was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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