At a Glance
Median Income
$143,496
$44,928 per capita
Home Value
$439,900
Zillow: $581,582
Median Rent
$1,854/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.6%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
15.2%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
10.5% 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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montrose residents earn a median household income of $143,496 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,928. The unemployment rate stands at 15.2% (322% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montrose is $439,900 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $581,582. Median rent is $1,854/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
50.6% of adults in Montrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montrose has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,702
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density2,285/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$143,496
Per Capita$44,928
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
A+
Home Value$439,900
Rent$1,854
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$581,582
Housing Units1,325
Rent Burden23.7%
Health
Obesity26.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.6%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+19.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute33 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Montrose was built in 1959.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.