At a Glance
Median Income
$45,063
$26,273 per capita
Home Value
$170,000
Zillow: $251,339
Median Rent
$1,260/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
579/100K
3,870/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montrose residents earn a median household income of $45,063 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,273. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,205 business establishments, including 728 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montrose is $170,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,339. Median rent is $1,260/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Montrose reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,870/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Montrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montrose has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population8,624
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density2,678/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,063
Per Capita$26,273
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty20.2%
County GDP$35,106M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,604
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$1,260
Ownership38.8%
Zillow$251,339
Housing Units3,797
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent579/100K
Property3,870/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,130/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation156 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 16% / D 82%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Montrose was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 728 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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