Montfort, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Grant County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
625 Population 1,116/sq mi density
$86,563 Median Income $35,173 per capita
$157,700 Home Value $257,251 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$86,563 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,700 home value, $925/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Montfort, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,563
15% above
$35,173 per capita
Home Value
$157,700
44% below
Zillow: $257,251
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
36% below
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Montfort Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Montfort's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
115%
Home Value
56%
Rent
80%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montfort a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Montfort residents earn a median household income of $86,563 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,173. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,509 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Montfort is $157,700 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,251. Median rent is $925/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Education

21.6% of adults in Montfort hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Montfort has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population625
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density1,116/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans12.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,563
Per Capita$35,173
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$2,999M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,700
Rent$925
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$257,251
Housing Units262
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,009/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,164 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Montfort was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.