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Montrose, IA


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Montrose, Iowa

Montrose, Iowa, in Lee county, is 78 miles S of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 144 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is home to some 957 residents.

The People and Families of Montrose

In Montrose, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montrose had a median family income of $40,865.

Montrose Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Montrose was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Montrose, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Montrose, IA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men63
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty74
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times85
Working at Home53
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes67
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built69
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