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Montrose, Colorado

Introduction to Montrose, Colorado

Montrose, Colorado, in Montrose county, is 166 miles W of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city is home to some 12,344 residents.

Montrose History

Montrose was officially incorporated on May 2, 1882. The community was named after a character in Sir Walter Scott's novel, "The Legend of Montrose." The Denver & Rio Grande railroad entered Montrose in 1882. This helped make Montrose an important regional shipping center. The construction of the Gunnison Tunnel in 1909 transformed Montrose into an agricultural hub.

Montrose and nearby Attractions

  • Montrose Regional Library
  • Montrose County Historical Museum
  • Montrose Botanic Gardens
  • Aquatic Center
  • Montrose Golf Course
  • Black Canyon National Park

Things To Do In Montrose

To learn more about the regional history and culture, one can visit the Ute Indian Museum or the Montrose County Historical Museum. The Montrose Plaza Shopping Center offers excellent entertainment opportunities. In addition, one can also spend a day at the Montrose Botanic Gardens, the Aquatic Center, Grand Mesa or the Gunnison national forests. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Montrose Golf Course.

Montrose Transportation

Montrose Regional Airport is the nearest airport.

Montrose Higher Education

Higher educational opportunities are provided by Mesa State College and the Western State College of Colorado.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Montrose Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Montrose Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Montrose, CO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population710
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity56
Well-Paid Single Men55
Male Share of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Women46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home96
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Rents77

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime44
Low Property Crime34

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