Montrose, Colorado
City Overview
As of 2007, Montrose's population is 16,449 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 33.26 percent.
The median home cost in Montrose is $273,600. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.00 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Montrose's cost of living is 3.64% Lower than the U.S. average.
Montrose public schools spend $5,275 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 21 students per teacher in Montrose.
The unemployment rate in Montrose is 3.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Montrose jobs have Increased by 2.48 percent.
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People
The 2007 Montrose, CO, population is 16,449. There are 1,434 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Montrose, CO
The median age is 38.7. The US median is 37.6. 59.78% of people in Montrose, CO, are married. 12.77% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.28 people. 19.30% of people are married, with children. 8.74% have children, but are single.
Race in Montrose, CO
89.10% of people are white, 0.41% are black, 0.93% are asian, 1.06% are native american, and 9.00% claim 'Other'.
18.87% of the people in Montrose, CO, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 81.13% are non-hispanic).
Montrose People SperlingViews
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Montrose, CO, is 3.10%, with job growth of 2.48%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.44%.
Montrose, CO Taxes
Montrose, CO,sales tax rate is 7.40%. Income tax is 5.00%.
Montrose, CO Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $21,566, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $40,263.
Montrose Economy SperlingViews
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.10% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 2.48% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 26.44% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.40% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 5.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $21,566 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $40,263 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 18.21% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 14.82% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.90% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.53% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 20.41% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 8.51% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 6.45% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.69% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.43% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.05% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 10.87% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 15.41% | 20.24% |
| Service | 19.90% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 25.38% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1.31% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 15.08% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 12.05% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Montrose, CO, is $273,600. Home appreciation is 0.00% over the last year. The median age of Montrose, CO, real estate is 26 years.
Montrose, CO Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 32.16% of the Montrose, CO, population. 5.99% of houses and apartments in Montrose, CO, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Montrose Housing SperlingViews
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And have I mentioned the view?! To the south are the fantastic San Juan mountains; to the east,... (read more)Montrose--It's a great place to live!: Our experience living in Montrose has been completely positive. We moved here from Lincoln, NE, 27 years ago. But before making the move, we waited for a good job to... (read more)Have an opinion about Montrose? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montrose Click Here
| Median Home Age | 26 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $273,600 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | 0.00% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 61.52% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 5.99% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 32.16% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $6.30 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 3.25% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 4.63% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.06% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 4.13% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 6.09% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 35.97% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 28.79% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 10.77% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 2.89% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.08% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.68% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.40% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 19.62% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 9.61% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 7.95% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 11.30% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 19.36% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 9.69% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 5.83% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 3.77% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 12.89% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 204 physicians per capita in Montrose, CO. The US average is 170.
Montrose, CO Health Index
Air quality in Montrose, CO is 58 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Montrose, CO is 88 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 100 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Montrose Health SperlingViews
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And have I mentioned the view?! To the south are the fantastic San Juan mountains; to the east,... (read more)Montrose--It's a great place to live!: Our experience living in Montrose has been completely positive. We moved here from Lincoln, NE, 27 years ago. But before making the move, we waited for a good job to... (read more)Have an opinion about Montrose? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montrose Click Here
Crime
Montrose, CO, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Montrose, CO, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Montrose Crime SperlingViews
Who ever posted the two "Rosey" comments below is : A young visitor once asked an old man... "How are the people in this town?" To which the old man replied- "How were they in the town you came from?" "Terrible!" said... (read more)Montrose--It's a great place to live! Part II: (My first entry seemed to have been cut short. Here is the rest.)
And have I mentioned the view?! To the south are the fantastic San Juan mountains; to the east,... (read more)Montrose--It's a great place to live!: Our experience living in Montrose has been completely positive. We moved here from Lincoln, NE, 27 years ago. But before making the move, we waited for a good job to... (read more)Have an opinion about Montrose? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montrose Click Here
Climate
Montrose, CO, gets 9 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 10 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 69.
On average, there are 245 sunny days per year in Montrose, CO. The July high is around 85 degrees. The January low is 0. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 75 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Montrose Climate SperlingViews
Who ever posted the two "Rosey" comments below is : A young visitor once asked an old man... "How are the people in this town?" To which the old man replied- "How were they in the town you came from?" "Terrible!" said... (read more)Montrose--It's a great place to live! Part II: (My first entry seemed to have been cut short. Here is the rest.)
And have I mentioned the view?! To the south are the fantastic San Juan mountains; to the east,... (read more)Montrose--It's a great place to live!: Our experience living in Montrose has been completely positive. We moved here from Lincoln, NE, 27 years ago. But before making the move, we waited for a good job to... (read more)Have an opinion about Montrose? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montrose Click Here
Educate
Montrose, CO, schools spend $5,275 per student. There are 21 pupils per teacher, 342 students per librarian, and 555 children per counselor in Montrose, CO schools.
Montrose Education SperlingViews
Who ever posted the two "Rosey" comments below is : A young visitor once asked an old man... "How are the people in this town?" To which the old man replied- "How were they in the town you came from?" "Terrible!" said... (read more)Montrose--It's a great place to live! Part II: (My first entry seemed to have been cut short. Here is the rest.)
And have I mentioned the view?! To the south are the fantastic San Juan mountains; to the east,... (read more)Montrose--It's a great place to live!: Our experience living in Montrose has been completely positive. We moved here from Lincoln, NE, 27 years ago. But before making the move, we waited for a good job to... (read more)Have an opinion about Montrose? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montrose Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Montrose, CO, takes 18 minutes. 74% of commuters drive their own car alone. 15% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
Montrose Transportation SperlingViews
Who ever posted the two "Rosey" comments below is : A young visitor once asked an old man... "How are the people in this town?" To which the old man replied- "How were they in the town you came from?" "Terrible!" said... (read more)Montrose--It's a great place to live! Part II: (My first entry seemed to have been cut short. Here is the rest.)
And have I mentioned the view?! To the south are the fantastic San Juan mountains; to the east,... (read more)Montrose--It's a great place to live!: Our experience living in Montrose has been completely positive. We moved here from Lincoln, NE, 27 years ago. But before making the move, we waited for a good job to... (read more)Have an opinion about Montrose? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montrose Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Montrose, CO is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Montrose, CO is more expensive.
Overall, Montrose, CO cost of living is 96.36.
Montrose Cost of Living SperlingViews
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And have I mentioned the view?! To the south are the fantastic San Juan mountains; to the east,... (read more)Montrose--It's a great place to live!: Our experience living in Montrose has been completely positive. We moved here from Lincoln, NE, 27 years ago. But before making the move, we waited for a good job to... (read more)Have an opinion about Montrose? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montrose Click Here
Religion
58.02% of the people in Montrose, CO are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 16.90% are Catholic; 15.44% are Protestant; 0.85% are LDS; 10.94% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Montrose, CO are Jewish; 0.01% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilite with Islam.
Montrose Religion SperlingViews
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And have I mentioned the view?! To the south are the fantastic San Juan mountains; to the east,... (read more)Montrose--It's a great place to live!: Our experience living in Montrose has been completely positive. We moved here from Lincoln, NE, 27 years ago. But before making the move, we waited for a good job to... (read more)Have an opinion about Montrose? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montrose Click Here
| Percent Religious | 58.02% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 16.90% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 15.44% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.85% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 6.42% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.00% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.98% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 8.86% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 8.95% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 4.11% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 10.94% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
Voting
29.45% of the people in Montrose, CO are registered as Democrats. 69.17% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.39%.
Montrose Voting SperlingViews
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And have I mentioned the view?! To the south are the fantastic San Juan mountains; to the east,... (read more)Montrose--It's a great place to live!: Our experience living in Montrose has been completely positive. We moved here from Lincoln, NE, 27 years ago. But before making the move, we waited for a good job to... (read more)Have an opinion about Montrose? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Montrose Click Here
