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Montrose, VA

Census-designated place in Henrico County, Virginia.

Population

8,285

Land area

3.2sq mi

People per sq mi

2,574

ZIP codes

0

Montrose and its ZIP codes

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Montrose at a glance

  • Montrose is about 12 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $49,550, 47% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,100 (49% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,297 a month.

Local data for Montrose, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Montrose, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$49,550

Poverty rate

19.9%

Median home value

$194,100

Median rent

$1,297/mo

Homeownership

37.7%

Bachelor's or higher

20.7%

Median age

39.9

Average commute

19.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (245), Italian Americans (147), Mexican Americans (91).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henrico County. PPP loans are for Montrose.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$73,260

193,232 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$81,054

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.91B

FY 2026, $8,707 per person

Henrico County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Montrose, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.9%
  • Carpooled6.1%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
  • Worked from home6.4%

Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Montrose, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

535

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

782

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 29°F

45.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Montrose, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.4%

U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts

Diabetes

16.4%

U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts

Smoking

16.3%

U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.7%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Montrose

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Highland SpringsCensus-designated place3.3 mi8
SandstonCensus-designated place3.5 mi9.9
East Highland ParkCensus-designated place3.9 mi8.8
RichmondCity4.8 mi59.9
BensleyCensus-designated place6.5 mi2.9
MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place7.3 mi28.3
ChamberlayneCensus-designated place7.8 mi3.3
LakesideCensus-designated place8.3 mi4.3
MeadowbrookCensus-designated place8.4 mi8.1
BellwoodCensus-designated place8.7 mi5.8
ManchesterCensus-designated place9.5 mi5.9
DumbartonCensus-designated place9.5 mi1.9
LaurelCensus-designated place11 mi5.4
Bon AirCensus-designated place11 mi8.4
RockwoodCensus-designated place11 mi5.4
Glen AllenCensus-designated place12 mi8.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Montrose, VA in?
Montrose is in Henrico County, Virginia.
What is the population of Montrose, VA?
About 8,285 people live in Montrose, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Montrose?
Nearby places include Highland Springs (3.3 mi), Sandston (3.5 mi), East Highland Park (3.9 mi), Richmond (4.8 mi), Bensley (6.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023