Living in Montrose, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Montrose · Census data 2020–2024
Montrose has 425 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $61,375 (13% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $92,500, the median rent is $905/month.
Montrose is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Montrose at a glance
- Population
- 425
- Median age
- 36.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,375State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $92,500State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $905/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Montrose a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 11.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Montrose
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Montrose the median home value is $92,500, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $905 per month, which is 17.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $850 a month in housing costs.
Montrose median household income
The median household income in Montrose is $61,375 and the income per person is $31,672. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Montrose: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 202
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 12.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.40
Montrose demographics
- Population
- 425
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 177
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Montrose ›
Education in Montrose
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Montrose have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Montrose
- Unemployment rate
- 11.5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 90.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.7%
Montrose vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose | 425 | $61,375 | $92,500 | $905 |
| Appleton City | 1,221 | $49,036 | $98,200 | $557 |
| Deepwater | 320 | $29,722 | $81,300 | $686 |
| Rockville | 153 | $35,625 | — | $817 |
| Clinton | 9,065 | $51,250 | $155,400 | $702 |
| Urich | 469 | $61,042 | $82,100 | $685 |
| Lowry City | 618 | $41,250 | $82,200 | $715 |
| Creighton | 302 | $58,750 | $104,200 | $625 |
| Schell City | 224 | $46,250 | $57,500 | $569 |
More for people moving to Montrose
Montrose ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Montrose: FAQ
What is the median household income in Montrose, MO?
The median household income in Montrose is $61,375, 13% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Montrose?
The median home value in Montrose is $92,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Montrose?
The median gross rent in Montrose is $905 per month, about 17.7% of household income.
Is Montrose, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 11.5%.
What is the median age in Montrose?
The median age in Montrose is 36.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Montrose?
The average commute to work in Montrose is 35 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Montrose?
The unemployment rate in Montrose is 11.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Montrose?
14.1% of adults in Montrose 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.
Last updated: