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Montrose, CO

Founded 1882Montrose CountyElev. 5,807 m
Population
20,703
Median home
$359,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Montrose

With about 20,703 residents, Montrose is one of Colorado's notable places. Montrose was founded in 1882 and sits in Montrose County. The median age is 45.9 and the median household income is $63,177. Homes carry a median value of $359,000, and about 70% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (75%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
20,703
Median age
45.9
Median household income
$63,177
Per-capita income
$37,439
Poverty rate
12.9%
High-school grad or higher
91.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg. commute
21.1 min
Work from home
10.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White75%
Hispanic or Latino20.7%
Black0.2%
Asian1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.4%
Sales & office23%
Service16.8%
Production, transportation & material moving14.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$359,000
Median gross rent
$1,117/mo
Owner-occupied
69.8%
Median year built
1994
Households
8,748
Avg. household size
2.32

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Montrose has 13 public schools — 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading61%
Math41%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Black Canyon High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Montrose High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Vista Charter SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Centennial Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Columbine Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Cottonwood Elementary SchoolElementary
Johnson Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Northside Elementary SchoolElementary
Oak Grove Elementary SchoolElementary
Pomona Elementary SchoolElementary
Outer RangeOtherGrades -1–12
Peak Virtual AcademyOther
Early Childhood CenterGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime45% below national
Montrose211
Colorado494
United States386
↑ 6% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime19% above national
Montrose2,320
Colorado2,981
United States1,952
↓ 36% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Montrose Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Montrose.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Montrose County
LightningRelatively High
AvalancheRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low
LandslideRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Montrose is in Montrose County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Montrose was founded in 1882 and sits in Montrose County. Elevation ~5,807 m.

Population trend
21K19K20,70320102024
Map of Montrose
Montrose, CO
Where Montrose is
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Historic places

13 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Denver and Rio Grande DepotTownsend, Thomas B., HouseUS Post Office--Montrose MainLathrop, J. V., HouseMontrose County CourthouseMethodist Episcopal Church of MontroseSherman and Ross Block BuildingMontrose Masonic Temple, Lodge No. 63
Notable people from Montrose
Dalton TrumboAl TaliaferroRobert M. WarnerPat ValenzuelaBrent EricksonJohn EnnisDon CoramJudy Stiegler
People searches in Montrose
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Nearby cities
Grand Junction (57 mi)Fruita (67 mi)Durango (83 mi)Cañon (143 mi)Steamboat Springs (149 mi)Golden (167 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Montrose, CO (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Montrose, Colorado.

Christopher Lee Thompson, 51
Montrose · Montrose County · 81401
Christopher Lee Thompson, 51
Montrose · 81401
AKA Christopher Thompson
Juan Garcia, 63
Montrose · Montrose County · 81401
Jose Guadalupe Sanchez Medrano, 57
Montrose · Montrose County · 81401
AKA Jose Gaudalupe Sanchezmedrano, M Jose Gpe Sanchez
Michael Dean Martin, 60
Montrose · Montrose County · 81403
Michael Jones, 67
Montrose · Montrose County · 81401
AKA Michael Xxx, Michael Charles Jones
Michael Charles Johnson, 56
Montrose · Ouray County · 81403

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Montrose — frequently asked

What is the population of Montrose, Colorado?
Montrose has a population of about 20,703, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Montrose?
The median home value in Montrose is $359,000, and the median gross rent is $1,117/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Montrose safe? What is the crime rate?
Montrose Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 211 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Montrose face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Montrose County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, avalanche, drought.
How many schools are in Montrose?
Montrose has 13 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Montrose?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Montrose. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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