Montrose, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jasper County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
139 Population 51/sq mi density
$251,900 Home Value $141,689 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Montrose, MS

At a Glance

Home Value
$251,900
11% below
Zillow: $141,689
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
15% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°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)

Home Value
89%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montrose a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Montrose is $251,900 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,689. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

28.7% of adults in Montrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Montrose has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population139
Median Age66.4 yrs
Density51/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$35,352
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$656M
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Housing

Home Value$251,900
Rent
Ownership97.5%
Zillow$141,689
Housing Units93
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death16,605/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain58.2 in/yr
Elevation448 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute34 min
Broadband41.8%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Montrose was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.