Montrose, CO

Montrose, CO Micropolitan Area: Montrose is located along Colorado’s Western Slope Region at an elevation just above 5500 feet where snow capped mountains frame this beautiful town up against crystal clear rivers nearby – making it a popular destination for outdoor recreation enthusiasts alike. Alongside its stunning backdrop comes unique shop fronts lining Main Street where you can find everything from restaurants to boutiques showcasing some truly western style goods.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Montrose Metro Area is 6.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Montrose Metro Area jobs have increased by 4.8%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Montrose Metro Area's cost of living is 4.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Montrose Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in the Montrose metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Montrose metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 67.3% to 30.8%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Montrose Metro Area's population is 47,178 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 1.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 17.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Montrose Metro Area is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.9%.

SCHOOLS

Montrose Metro Area public schools spend $9,078 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.2 students per teacher in Montrose Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Montrose

It's a good time to buy in Montrose. Home Appreciation is up 8.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Montrose is .

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