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Montrose, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Cumberland County County
Montrose, IL
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 $54,821 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,762. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montrose is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,682. Median rent is $393/month, with 12.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Montrose reports 412 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,241/100K.
Education
8.7% of adults in Montrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montrose has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.