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Montrose, AR


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Montrose, Arkansas

Montrose, Arkansas, in Ashley county, is 65 miles NE of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 152 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is home to some 526 residents.

The People and Families of Montrose

In Montrose, about 48% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Montrose tends toward large families and full houses.

Approximately 74% of Montrose is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the city is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montrose had a median family income of $22,361. Home-based work is more common in Montrose than in most places.

Montrose Housing

According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Montrose was owner-occupied. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Montrose, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Montrose strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Montrose Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Montrose Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Montrose, AR

Comparing Montrose to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults12
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use45
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents86
Housing Recently Built73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
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