Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Montrose-Ghent is a small city in Ohio with a population of 5,946. Residents earn $175,781 per year, which is 134% above the national average.
Based on current data, Montrose-Ghent receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Montrose-Ghent stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Montrose-Ghent is $175,781, which is significantly higher than the national average — 134% above $75,149. This places Montrose-Ghent among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Montrose-Ghent is $517,900, making it a premium housing market at 84% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,721 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Montrose-Ghent is a highly educated community — 78.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Montrose-Ghent experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches, including 35.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $175,781 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $109,776 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,209 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,962 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,834 |
| County GDP | $40,349M |
| Restaurants | 1,276 |
| Healthcare | 1,595 |
| Retail | 1,604 |
| Manufacturing | 730 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,724 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.30% |
| Commute Time | 40.5 min |
| Work from Home | 30.0% |
| Census Median | $517,900 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $507,250 |
| Median List Price | $885,000 |
| Median List Price | $885,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $165 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,721 |
| 134% above US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,724 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.30% |
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.5% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,664/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,595 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 40 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.6 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,022 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 633/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1567°N, 81.6436°W |
| County FIPS | 39153 |
Winner: Democrat by 7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 78.8% |
| 134% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 633/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 30 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,595 |
| Restaurants | 1,276 |
| Retail Stores | 1,604 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 40 |
| Avg Commute | 40.5 min |
| Work from Home | 30.0% |