At a Glance
Median Income
$36,875
$21,076 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
Zillow: $171,774
Bachelor's Degree+
1.3%
72.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.0%
18.6% smoking rate
How Montrose Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montrose's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montrose a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montrose residents earn a median household income of $36,875 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,076. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 350 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montrose is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,774. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
1.3% of adults in Montrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% below the national average).
72.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montrose has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population190
Median Age61.7 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$36,875
Per Capita$21,076
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$372M
Avg Weekly Wage$835
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$171,774
Housing Units146
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity50.0%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,985/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain56.4 in/yr
Elevation124 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.3%
High School+72.0%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute21 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Montrose was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.556 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.