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Montrose, Colorado houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Montrose, CO (Montrose County) — Census median home value $359,000, county listing prices up about 4.9% over the past year. Market data for Montrose houses and the broader area.
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Montrose, CO is in Montrose County, Colorado — this guide covers houses in Montrose and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 20,703, with a median household income of $63,177. Census data puts the median value of houses in Montrose at $359,000.
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Market overview
Montrose housing market
Montrose is in Montrose County, Colorado. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Montrose and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$359,000
Population (Census ACS)
20,703
Median household income
$63,177
County price trend (2025)
4.92% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Montrose market snapshot
Population
20,703
County
Montrose County
Median Household Income
$63,177
Median Home Value (city)
$359,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,117/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+4.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Montrose's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $359,000.
County Price Trend
Montrose County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.92% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Montrose has an estimated population of 20,703 and a median household income of $63,177, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Montrose's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Colona (~10.7 mi), Loghill Village (~19.2 mi), Crawford (~21.2 mi), Lazear (~21.8 mi), Ridgway (~22.3 mi), Delta (~23.5 mi), Hotchkiss (~24.1 mi), Orchard City (~24.8 mi), Portland (~27.7 mi), Cedaredge (~29.6 mi), Paonia (~31.2 mi), Ouray (~32.1 mi), Norwood (~33.2 mi), Placerville (~33.5 mi), Sawpit (~33.7 mi), Telluride (~36.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Montrose data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
20,703
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$359,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$63,177
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,117
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.92%
Census place type
city
County
Montrose County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
18.89 sq mi
Census GEOID
0851745
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Life in Montrose
Schools
Montrose County School District Re-1J — 15 schools, 6,029 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Montrose addresses may be served by Montrose County School District Re-1J, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Montrose FAQ
What are houses worth in Montrose, CO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Montrose at $359,000.
How much do houses cost in Montrose, CO?
For owner-occupied houses in Montrose, Census ACS data shows a median value of $359,000. Active listing prices in Montrose County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Montrose, CO?
Montrose houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Montrose County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Montrose, CO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Montrose's population at approximately 20,703.
What's the median rent in Montrose, CO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Montrose at approximately $1,117 per month.
What is the median household income in Montrose, CO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Montrose at approximately $63,177.
Is the Montrose housing market growing?
Montrose County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.92% annual change in 2025.
Is Montrose, CO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Montrose's median home value at about 5.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Montrose, CO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Montrose County School District Re-1J for many Montrose addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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