Montrose, CO is a vibrant city located in the western part of Colorado. It is known for its outdoor recreation, scenic beauty, friendly locals, and great food options. The town offers a variety of activities such as hiking, biking, skiing, camping, fishing and plenty more. It's also home to several museums and art galleries, making it an ideal destination for culture buffs. People from all over come to Montrose to experience its unique combination of natural beauty and rich culture.
The reviews for Montrose are overwhelmingly positive, with many people citing the great outdoor recreation opportunities as one of the main attractions. Most visitors find the restaurants to be excellent in quality and variety. The locals are friendly and welcoming, making visitors feel right at home. Other positive reviews include praise for the museums and galleries that dot the townscape, which make it a great place to explore history or admire art. All in all, Montrose is a lovely place to visit that has something to offer everyone!
based on 23 ReviewsGet to know Montrose with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Montrose
Visit- yes / live in Montrose- NO! - 6/23/2018
Montrose may be surrounded by great outdoor opportunities but that is only the real positive. High utility rates, higher than national average in home prices, gas, and food coupled to a town with very few decent employment possibilities. Climate is definitely on the chilly side for 6 months and access to a wider selection of goods and services unfortunately is 65 miles away in Grand Junction. People here are civil but not overly friendly, and there is a hardcore drug problem that taken root. Spend 2-3 weeks here in September when the weather is warm and dry and the changing colors are at their peak...and then leave. Montrose is mostly sub
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Sad State of Affairs - 2/14/2017
When I moved to Montrose 21 years ago, it was a growing, thriving community. Around 2008 the economy crashed. It's never managed to crawl up from the hole. There's far more people than there are jobs. Last year Russel Stover's ran an ad in the local paper...There would be many part time, seasonal job openings, and on the spot interviews would be available on a certain date, first come, first serve. I went to Russel Stover's on the advertized date. The parking lot was full and automobiles were parked all along both sides of the road. Job seekers were mobbed outside the doors. My estimate was approximately 100. That particular event describes Montrose's dire situation perfectly. The jobs people are able to obtain pay poorly. Few people I know earn more than $10 per hour. Meanwhile, the cost of living has been climbing steadily. A house that would rent for $825 just 5 years ago is now at least $1,200. Utilities are also going through the roof. Some cities combine several utilities into
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Here's the low down - 1/8/2017
I've lived here 14 years. Originally from California. I'm 43. I pretty much hate it. But I don't like snow, or cold, (California girl) and I don't have kids to raise. If I liked snow sports, cold or cool weather, and I was independently wealthy I might totally love it. Or if I had a family and was trying to get away from big city crime and traffic I'd love it. I will endeavor to be unbiased here and present the facts.
The GOOD:
It's pretty about 3 or 4 months out of the year. September is pretty and the nicest weather. The mountains are pretty, the Ridgway res looks pretty but it's about 65 degrees in summer so it's nice to look at but don't fall in without a wetsuit. Blue Mesa is lovely. But absolutely frigid year round and there is only or or 2 access ramps. It's also very deep, and if the wind picks up out of nowhere there can be swells up to 3 or 4 feet. Don't take a kayak in there unless you are experienced. Stay closer to shore. The cows and stuff are charming.
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May move to Montrose, Colorado - 9/12/2015
I currently live in Denver, Colorado and have lived here all my life with the exception of living in Houston, TX in the early 1970s.
My mother is from Montrose, Colorado - she passed away in 2013 at the age of 100. I miss her.
I have been contemplating moving to Montrose, Colorado. Have no family or close ties in Denver.
I made a trip to Montrose last weekend to scout out the town and look at some homes. The newer homes are gorgeous and so affordable compared to Denver.
Am having a difficult time trying to decide if I should move there.
Can someone shed some light on the living conditions in Montrose. I is a beautiful town, but am really afraid I'd feel isolated there as I'm not used to a small town without all the restaurants, shopping,
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Best Cities - 7/17/2015
Montrose is a wonderful place to live. The economic downturn has been hard, and this area of the state has been very hard hit. I make 20k less to work here than in the front range but the cost of living is less. I like being able to walk or bike to work. The crime rate is low. The mountains are tremendous. And it's nice to have your choice where to camp. Plus there are miles and miles of trails to bike or motorcross.
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Montrose is set in its ways - 4/23/2014
I've been living in Montrose for a year and am looking for an opportunity to get out. The town's economy is stagnant and it's next to impossible for businesses to grow. Being single and in my mid-twenties, this town has nothing to offer. The nightlife and dating scene are non-existent and housing costs (both to rent and buy) are very inflated. Housing options are limited too. The people of the town seem to be very close-minded and not open to any new ideas or people who could bring new ideas and (heaven forbid) a degree of change to the business community.
The town is very isolated. It's a long drive to and from from the front range and you'll have to mortgage your 3rd born if you want to fly into and out of the local airport. Dining and shopping options are very limited. Sure, Grand Junction is an hour away, but does anyone really want to drive that far just for a decent selection of shopping and restaurants?
I thought Montrose was a more attractive place to
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Dead Town with Dead ideas - 7/4/2013
Montrose is the "Good Old Boys" dying community. Wages are about half of those anywhere else it is more expensive to live here than in Denver. The business community is a joke and most of the businessmen are not honest or truthful (part of the Old Boys Mentality) If you come here have your eyes wide open and be ready for an economic downturn that will take years to recover from.
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Not for working people - 7/19/2012
Montrose Colorado is not for the working man. We moved here just over two years ago and ready to leave. Horrible water bills, trash bill too high, electrice bills out of the ball park and gas bills continually rise. Sales tax are not used wisely wasted on round a bouts that could have been avoided in exchange for less expensive stop signs. Wasted dollars on projects for downtown that offers only overpriced products and services no one wants to buy.
Rude employees work for the city treat customers as if they were second class citizens. Montrose is not a place for anyone who wants to earn a living and save a dime for old age.
We wish we had never come here. Chalk it up to one bad mistake. Please take time to know that you have more money and do not need a job to live in Montrose Colorado that has absolutely nothing to offer its citizens. Horrible hospital system, and worse leadership.
Heed this warning think twice before moving to Montrose
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Reasonable Economy - 7/27/2009
Montrose, not unlike other small towns of villages, currently embraces the overall affect of the economic downturn. My husband transferred there six months ago, to escape the contstant overload of San Antonio,Tx as city of more than 1.32 million residents (July, 2008) leaving me behind to complete an MBA.
He fell in love with the community, the people, and for once looked forward to going to work everyday. He worries about my being here, because I am blind and alone. We hope that soon work will surface so that I can join him and make Montrose our home as we are apporaching our senior years.
I was convinced after my husband being there for just over six months, is happier, and far less stressed than anywhere we have lived in the past. If one would use a term gate way to heaven, this is how we would describe Montrose, and the friendly people who are native to the area. As for transients, they will find fault with everything, until such time as they find who
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Who ever posted the two "Rosey" comments below is - 11/26/2006
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 the young visitor." The old man replied, "well, that's how they are here." The moral of the story is: people are whatever you want them to be... it just depends on your attitude.
I moved to the Montrose area with a very positive attitude. At first glance I thought the people and the place were awesome! I soon changed my mind. Montrose is beautiful and there is lots to do if you love the outdoors, but DON'T MOVE HERE!!! Visit in the summer time, maybe stick around until the end of September to see the Aspens changing color, but then leave!
Whoever posted the two positive comments about Montrose on this website is either a business owner, home builder or real estate agent who stands to gain from your pain of moving to Montrose. I have never lived in a region where people lie so much
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