Montrose, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
3,840 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$98,832 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$260,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$606 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,038 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wright County
2
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
3
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wright County
4
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
5
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 13
Feb 1 6 18
Mar 2 8 30
Apr 2 2 46
May 3 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 2 8 32
Dec 1 10 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MN State Senate District 29, MN State House District 29A, MN
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Schools

Montrose Elementary
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Humphrey Elementary
3 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Crown College
15 miles, S • 1.4 star
PCI Academy-Plymouth
20 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Hennepin Technical College
26 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Buffalo Hospital
9 miles, NE • 5 star
Ridgeview Medical Center
17 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
34 miles, N • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
93 miles, N • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
106 miles, S • 1 star
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