Montrose, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cumberland County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
276 Population 431/sq mi density
$54,821 Median Income $26,762 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $187,188 Zillow
$393 Median Rent 12.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,821 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $393/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Montrose, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,821
27% below
$26,762 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
56% below
Zillow: $187,188
Median Rent
$393/mo
66% below
12.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
74% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
2% below
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
73%
Home Value
44%
Rent
34%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montrose a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.0% (44% 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 $187,188. 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.

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 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population276
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density431/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,821
Per Capita$26,762
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$1,828M
Avg Weekly Wage$917

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$393
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$187,188
Housing Units117
Rent Burden12.0%

Health

Obesity31.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,352/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation601 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute35 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Montrose was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.