At a Glance
Median Income
$67,292
$30,511 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
14.2% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montrose residents earn a median household income of $67,292 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,511. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 220 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Education
18.8% of adults in Montrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montrose has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population291
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density181/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,292
Per Capita$30,511
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$367M
Avg Weekly Wage$875
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$207,002
Housing Units125
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,846/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation383 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute39 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Montrose was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.