Living in Montross, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Montross · Census data 2020–2024
Montross has 375 residents with a median age of 46.2. The median household income is $71,563 (23% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $248,400, the median rent is $772/month.
Montross is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Montross at a glance
- Population
- 375
- Median age
- 46.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $71,563State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $248,400State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $772/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 69.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.5%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Montross a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Virginia median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Montross
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Montross the median home value is $248,400, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $772 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,547 a month in housing costs.
Montross median household income
The median household income in Montross is $71,563 and the income per person is $61,156. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Montross: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 186
- Owner-occupied
- 69.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.7%
- Vacant
- 17.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.45
Montross demographics
- Population
- 375
- Median age
- 46.2
- Under 18
- 13.6%
- 65 and older
- 33.1%
- Households
- 153
- Foreign-born
- 13.6%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Montross ›
Education in Montross
30.5% of adults 25 and older in Montross have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 19.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Montross
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Montross vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montross | 375 | $71,563 | $248,400 | $772 |
| Warsaw | 2,292 | $84,828 | $270,600 | $1,083 |
| Tappahannock | 1,908 | $46,816 | $218,800 | $942 |
| Colonial Beach | 3,966 | $60,513 | $268,200 | $620 |
| Tall Timbers | 391 | $195,982 | $732,600 | — |
| Piney Point | 1,274 | $129,018 | $336,600 | $1,442 |
| Leonardtown | 4,808 | $153,819 | $575,300 | $2,002 |
| Callaway | 930 | $160,341 | $364,700 | — |
| St. George Island | 277 | $250,001 | $788,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Montross, VA?
The median household income in Montross is $71,563, 23% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Montross?
The median home value in Montross is $248,400, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Montross?
The median gross rent in Montross is $772 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Montross, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Virginia median.
What is the median age in Montross?
The median age in Montross is 46.2 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Montross?
The average commute to work in Montross is 17 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Montross?
The unemployment rate in Montross is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Montross?
30.5% of adults in Montross 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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