At a Glance
Median Income
$56,484
$32,622 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
Zillow: $245,664
Median Rent
$854/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
258/100K
129/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
275 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 $56,484 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,622. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 990 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montrose is $160,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,664. Median rent is $854/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Montrose reports 258 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 129/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in Montrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montrose has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,427
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,106/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,484
Per Capita$32,622
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$2,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$854
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$245,664
Housing Units750
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent258/100K
Property129/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault258/100K
Burglary64/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,504/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,656 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Montrose was founded in 1812.
The median home in Montrose was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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