Montrose, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,427
Population
1,106/sq mi density
$56,484
Median Income
$32,622 per capita
$160,000
Home Value
$261,176 Zillow
$854
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,484 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $854/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$160,000
43% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$854/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.3%
12% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
750
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$160,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$261,176
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
57.3%
Owner-Occupied
42.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$900/mo
1 Bedroom
$996/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,225/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,570/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,744/mo
Census median rent:
$854/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
57.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $160,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,176 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $854 |
| FMR Studio | $900 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $996 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,225 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,570 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,744 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 57.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 750 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 25.9% |