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Montrose, PA
Borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,512
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,175
ZIP codes
0
Montrose and its ZIP codes
Montrose at a glance
- Montrose is about 4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,269 a year, 32% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,400 (34% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $854 a month.
Local data for Montrose, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Montrose, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,269
Poverty rate
24.6%
Median home value
$168,400
Median rent
$854/mo
Homeownership
57.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (433), Irish Americans (423), Italian Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Susquehanna County. PPP loans are for Montrose.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,565
8,584 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,648
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$314M
FY 2026, $8,177 per person
How people get to work
Montrose, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked12.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montrose, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
634
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
176
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 13°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Montrose
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South MontroseCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Forest LakeCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.6 |
| New MilfordBorough | 8.3 mi | 1 |
| Laurel LakeCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.7 |
| HarfordCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.1 |
| SpringvilleCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Hop BottomBorough | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| HallsteadBorough | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| FriendsvilleBorough | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Great BendBorough | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| NicholsonBorough | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| LeRaysvilleBorough | 15 mi | 1 |
| Susquehanna DepotBorough | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| OaklandBorough | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Little MeadowsBorough | 17 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montrose, PA in?
- Montrose is in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Montrose, PA?
- About 1,512 people live in Montrose, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montrose?
- Nearby places include South Montrose (2.7 mi), Forest Lake (5.6 mi), New Milford (8.3 mi), Laurel Lake (8.4 mi), Harford (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023