Median Income
$36,875
51% lower than US avg
Home Value
$60,000
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
1.3%
96% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
50.0%
56% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
4.2%
66% lower than US avg
How Montrose Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population190
Median Age61.7 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 12%
Economy
B+
Median Income$36,875
Per Capita$21,076
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$372M
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity50.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain60.4 in/yr
Elevation124 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.3%
High School+72.0%
School Score4.91
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute21 min
Broadband97.0%
Libraries3
Is Montrose a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Montrose receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Montrose offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Montrose is $36,875, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Montrose is $60,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
1.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Climate & Weather
Montrose enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Montrose has a population of 190 with a density of 500 people per square mile. The median age is 61.7 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (82.6%), with 11.6% White, 2.1% Hispanic.
Population
61.7yrs
Median Age
59% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
The median household income in Montrose is $36,875, which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $36,875 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $21,076 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $835 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,531 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 350 |
| County GDP | $372M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,067 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.45% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Montrose is $60,000, 79% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $60,000 |
| 79% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,067 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 3.45% |
In Montrose, 50.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.2% report depression. 41.5% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Montrose vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 50.0% |
| 56% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 17.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 47.6% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 12.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 41.5% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 16.4% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 81.8% |
| Premature Death | 16,985/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 5.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
Crime Rates: Montrose vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
Safety Score
Montrose has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 60.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 60.4 inches |
| 59% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 124 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2989°N, 91.4964°W |
| County FIPS | 05017 |