At a Glance
Median Income
$44,625
$21,779 per capita
Home Value
$109,700
Zillow: $211,395
Median Rent
$801/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
23.5% 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?
B
3.4 / 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 $44,625 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,779. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,296 business establishments, including 723 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montrose is $109,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,395. Median rent is $801/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
10.3% of adults in Montrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montrose has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,057
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density2,099/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,625
Per Capita$21,779
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$20,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,700
Rent$801
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$211,395
Housing Units865
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death12,112/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation673 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Montrose was founded in 1899.
The median home in Montrose was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 723 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.