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Montrose, MI
City in Genesee County, Michigan.
Population
2,027
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,075
ZIP codes
0
Montrose and its ZIP codes
Montrose at a glance
- Montrose is about 12 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,151, 39% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,300 (51% below Michigan) and median rent is $822 a month.
Local data for Montrose, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Montrose, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,151
Poverty rate
28.9%
Median home value
$113,300
Median rent
$822/mo
Homeownership
58.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
31.1
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (360), Irish Americans (235), Mexican Americans (109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Genesee County. PPP loans are for Montrose.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,658
134,908 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,595
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.8B
FY 2026, $6,791 per person
How people get to work
Montrose, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.8%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montrose, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
750
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
330
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
32.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montrose, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
23.5%
U.S. 12.8% +10.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Montrose
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurtCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 6 |
| New LothropVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Birch RunVillage | 7.3 mi | 1.9 |
| ClioCity | 8 mi | 1.1 |
| FlushingCity | 8.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Mount MorrisCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| BeecherCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.9 |
| ChesaningVillage | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| BridgeportCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.4 |
| FrankenmuthCity | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| LennonVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| OakleyVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| St. CharlesVillage | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| Swartz CreekCity | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| FlintCity | 16 mi | 33.4 |
| HendersonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montrose, MI in?
- Montrose is in Genesee County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Montrose, MI?
- About 2,027 people live in Montrose, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montrose?
- Nearby places include Burt (3.9 mi), New Lothrop (5.7 mi), Birch Run (7.3 mi), Clio (8 mi), Flushing (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023