Montrose is a small town of 433 in Missouri, with a median household income of $47,857
and a 13.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Montrose stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Montrose is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Montrose city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.3
Montrose's overall cost of living index is 88.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Montrose costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Montrose, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$73,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$816
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,857
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Montrose's violent crime rate is 801.9 per 100,000 residents
— 111% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
801.9 /100k
Property Crime
2075.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Montrose is served primarily by MONTROSE R-XIV.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Montrose, MO
National Avg
School District
MONTROSE R-XIV
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Montrose sees average highs of 40.0°F in January
and 88.2°F in July,
with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.8 inches of snow per year.
Montrose's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Montrose roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $73,300 and median rent is $816/month.
Montrose's violent crime rate is 801.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2075.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Montrose are operated by MONTROSE R-XIV.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.0:1. 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Montrose, MO has a population of 433, a median household income of $47,857, and an unemployment rate of 13.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Montrose averages 40.0°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches
with about 9.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Montrose, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64770.
The population of Montrose, Missouri is 433 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Montrose: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $73,300, median household income $47,857, crime index 166 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Montrose side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.