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Montrose, CO

Montrose, CO.

Population: 24,228 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$433,747
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+7.6%
5-year appreciation
+27.7%
10-year appreciation
+109.7%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$434,485
House Price Index
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$444,500
Median list price
$489,500
Median days on market
37.5 days
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
132
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
59 days
New listings (monthly)
53

Rents

Typical rent
$1,985/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,388/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,154/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
lightning, avalanche
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
10.1 in

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park (7 mi)
Nearest airport
Flying M Ranch Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+326 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Median annual property tax
$1,414
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
72.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,231
Average weekly wage
$916
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
240

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents