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Montrose, CO
City in Montrose County, Colorado.
Population
21,044
Land area
18.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,114
ZIP codes
0
Montrose and its ZIP codes
Montrose at a glance
- Montrose is about 20 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 37th among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- The median household income is $70,386, 26% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $387,900 (28% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,197 a month.
Local data for Montrose, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Montrose, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,386
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$387,900
Median rent
$1,197/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
33.5%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,105), Mexican Americans (3,440), Irish Americans (1,959).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montrose County. PPP loans are for Montrose.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,553
17,492 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,305
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$380M
FY 2026, $8,906 per person
How people get to work
Montrose, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montrose, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
3,703
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
75
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 18°F
9.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montrose, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.3%
U.S. 33.3% -6.0 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Montrose
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ColonaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| OlatheTown | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Loghill VillageCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.2 |
| CrawfordTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| LazearCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| RidgwayTown | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| DeltaCity | 23 mi | 13.3 |
| HotchkissTown | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| Orchard CityTown | 25 mi | 11.5 |
| PortlandCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.2 |
| CedaredgeTown | 29 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montrose, CO in?
- Montrose is in Montrose County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Montrose, CO?
- About 21,044 people live in Montrose, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montrose?
- Nearby places include Colona (11 mi), Olathe (12 mi), Loghill Village (19 mi), Crawford (21 mi), Lazear (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023