What are the schools like in Montrose, VA?

Montrose is served primarily by Henrico County Public Schools. The district operates 46 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Montrose?

The median household income in Montrose, VA is $39,023 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Montrose, VA?

Montrose has an average high temperature of 47.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.8 inches.

Montrose, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Montrose, VA affordable or expensive?

Montrose's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Montrose is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $166,500 and the median rent is $1,153 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Montrose, VA?

Montrose has a violent crime rate of 201.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2444.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Montrose, VA a Good Place to Live?

Montrose is a small town of 8,363 in Virginia, with a median household income of $39,023 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Montrose stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 98.0

Montrose's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Montrose costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Montrose, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$166,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,153	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	36.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,023	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Montrose's violent crime rate is 201.6 per 100,000 residents — 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

201.6 /100k

Property Crime

2444.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Montrose is served primarily by Henrico County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Montrose, VA	National Avg
School District	Henrico County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	46	—
Middle Schools	12	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Montrose sees average highs of 47.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation and 8.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Montrose, VA
Average High — January	47.8°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	45.5"
Annual Snowfall	8.8"

Demographics

Metric	Montrose, VA	National Avg
Population	8,363	—
Median Age	39.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	17.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	73.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	22.0%	22.2%
65 and over	17.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Highland Springs, VA 3 mi Sandston, VA 3 mi East Highland Park, VA 4 mi Richmond, VA 6 mi Bensley, VA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Montrose

Montrose, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23231

Montrose vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montrose, VA affordable or expensive?

Montrose's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Montrose roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $166,500 and median rent is $1,153/month.

What is the crime rate in Montrose, VA?

Montrose's violent crime rate is 201.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2444.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Montrose?

Public schools in Montrose are operated by Henrico County Public Schools. The district has 46 elementary, 12 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Montrose, VA a good place to live?

Montrose, VA has a population of 8,363, a median household income of $39,023, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Montrose?

Montrose averages 47.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches with about 8.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Montrose?

Montrose, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23231.

What is the population of Montrose?

The population of Montrose, Virginia is 8,363 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Montrose?

Key numbers for living in Montrose: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $166,500, median household income $39,023, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.