At a Glance
Median Income
$41,732
$40,112 per capita
Home Value
$212,500
Zillow: $252,187
Violent Crime
453/100K
2,630/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
54.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Montvale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montvale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montvale a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montvale residents earn a median household income of $41,732 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,112. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,307 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montvale is $212,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,187. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Montvale reports 453 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,630/100K.
Education
16.8% of adults in Montvale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
54.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montvale has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population379
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density157/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,732
Per Capita$40,112
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,746M
Avg Weekly Wage$930
Housing
B+
Home Value$212,500
Rent
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$252,187
Housing Units220
Rent Burden13.6%
Crime
F
Violent453/100K
Property2,630/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,449/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation976 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+54.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute49 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Montvale was built in 1978.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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