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Montrose, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Lee County County
Montrose, IA
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 $73,333 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,897. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,061 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montrose is $92,100 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,918. Median rent is $654/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Montrose reports 873 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 130% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,087/100K.
Education
10.6% of adults in Montrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montrose has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.