Montrose, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Barbour County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
310 Population 492/sq mi density
$83,125 Median Income $23,199 per capita
$191,300 Home Value $148,917 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,300 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Montrose, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,125
11% above
$23,199 per capita
Home Value
$191,300
32% below
Zillow: $148,917
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
39% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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
111%
Home Value
68%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montrose a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Montrose residents earn a median household income of $83,125 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,199. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 394 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Montrose is $191,300 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,917. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

17.1% of adults in Montrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Montrose has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population310
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density492/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$23,199
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$781M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118

Housing

A+
Home Value$191,300
Rent
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$148,917
Housing Units100
Rent Burden26.4%

Health

Obesity44.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,789/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation2,010 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Montrose was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.