At a Glance
Median Income
$83,125
$23,199 per capita
Home Value
$191,300
Zillow: $148,917
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
18.9% smoking rate
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?
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.