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Montrose, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Ouray County County
Montrose, CO
At a Glance
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)
Is Montrose a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Montrose residents earn a median household income of $63,177 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,439. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 396 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montrose is $359,000 , 27% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $460,408. Median rent is $1,117/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Montrose reports 204 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,522/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.6% of adults in Montrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montrose has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.