Montrose, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Richmond city County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
8,624 Population 2,678/sq mi density
$45,063 Median Income $26,273 per capita
$170,000 Home Value $259,699 Zillow
$1,260 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$45,063 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $1,260/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Montrose, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,063
40% below
$26,273 per capita
Home Value
$170,000
40% below
Zillow: $259,699
Median Rent
$1,260/mo
8% above
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
45% below
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°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)

Income
60%
Home Value
60%
Rent
108%
Poverty
163%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
119%
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.

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 4.3% (19% above 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 $259,699. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,624
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density2,678/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,063
Per Capita$26,273
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty20.2%
County GDP$35,106M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,604

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$1,260
Ownership38.8%
Zillow$259,699
Housing Units3,797
Rent Burden33.3%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,130/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
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.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 728 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.