At a Glance
Median Income
$65,938
$40,256 per capita
Home Value
$331,300
Zillow: $390,263
Median Rent
$1,201/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
95/100K
1,528/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
11.3% smoking rate
How Montesano Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montesano's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montesano a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montesano residents earn a median household income of $65,938 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,256. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,854 business establishments, including 246 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montesano is $331,300 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,263. Median rent is $1,201/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Montesano reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,528/100K.
Education
26.7% of adults in Montesano hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montesano has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 72.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 20.
Data Overview
People
Population4,157
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density381/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,938
Per Capita$40,256
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$3,829M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
Housing
B+
Home Value$331,300
Rent$1,201
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$390,263
Housing Units1,763
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent95/100K
Property1,528/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,513/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain72.0 in/yr
AQI20 (Good)
Elevation431 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Montesano was founded in 1870.
The median home in Montesano was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 100 Mbps.
There are 246 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.