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Montross is a small town of 368 in Virginia, with a median household income of $60,313
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Montross stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Montross is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Montross 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: 93.2
Montross's overall cost of living index is 93.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Montross costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Montross, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$226,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$710
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,313
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Montross's violent crime rate is 244.2 per 100,000 residents
— 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
244.2 /100k
Property Crime
716.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Montross is served primarily by Westmoreland County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Montross, VA
National Avg
School District
Westmoreland County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Montross sees average highs of 46.8°F in January
and 88.4°F in July,
with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Montross's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Montross roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $226,400 and median rent is $710/month.
Montross's violent crime rate is 244.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 716.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Montross are operated by Westmoreland County Public Schools.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Montross, VA has a population of 368, a median household income of $60,313, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
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.
Montross averages 46.8°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches
with about 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Montross, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22520.
The population of Montross, Virginia is 368 with a median age of 44.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Montross: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $226,400, median household income $60,313, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Montross side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
