Living in Montague, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Montague · Census data 2020–2024
Montague has 1,479 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $59,750 (40% lower than the California median), the median home value is $183,700, the median rent is $833/month.
Montague is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Montague at a glance
- Population
- 1,479
- Median age
- 34.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $59,750State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $183,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $833/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Montague a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 26.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Montague
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Montague the median home value is $183,700, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,313 a month in housing costs.
Montague median household income
The median household income in Montague is $59,750 and the income per person is $24,651. 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Montague: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 641
- Owner-occupied
- 71.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.1%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.59
Montague demographics
- Population
- 1,479
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 558
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Montague ›
Education in Montague
12.8% of adults 25 and older in Montague have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Montague
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Montague vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montague | 1,479 | $59,750 | $183,700 | $833 |
| Yreka | 7,820 | $43,982 | $263,200 | $987 |
| Grenada | 254 | $63,571 | $163,500 | $932 |
| Hornbrook | 268 | $32,222 | — | $693 |
| Lake Shastina | 3,001 | $80,542 | $358,400 | $1,238 |
| Fort Jones | 562 | $47,375 | $228,700 | $1,137 |
| Weed | 2,737 | $38,854 | $259,600 | $788 |
| Etna | 642 | $49,063 | $221,200 | $859 |
| Mount Shasta | 3,182 | $47,917 | $330,200 | $1,406 |
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What is the median household income in Montague, CA?
The median household income in Montague is $59,750, 40% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Montague?
The median home value in Montague is $183,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Montague?
The median gross rent in Montague is $833 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Montague, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 26.5%.
What is the median age in Montague?
The median age in Montague is 34.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Montague?
The average commute to work in Montague is 25 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Montague?
The unemployment rate in Montague is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Montague?
12.8% of adults in Montague have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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