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South Montrose, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
187 Population 275/sq mi density
$53,917 Median Income $32,162 per capita
$178,100 Home Value $245,664 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
258 Violent Crime/100K 129 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$178,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
258 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

South Montrose, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,917
28% below
$32,162 per capita
Home Value
$178,100
37% below
Zillow: $245,664
Violent Crime
258/100K
32% below
129/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
275 sunny days/yr

How South Montrose Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows South Montrose's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
63%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
68%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South 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

South Montrose residents earn a median household income of $53,917 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,162. 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 990 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Montrose is $178,100 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,664. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).

Safety & Crime

South Montrose reports 258 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 129/100K.

Education

5.4% of adults in South Montrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Montrose has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population187
Median Age76.1 yrs
Density275/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,917
Per Capita$32,162
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,100
Rent
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$245,664
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

F
Violent258/100K
Property129/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,504/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,670 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+88.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute17 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.