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Montrose, PA

Montrose, PA.

Population: 8,102 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Montrose, PA is $259,259 — up 6.2% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$259,259

Median home value

+6.2%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$259,259
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+12.5%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
10-year appreciation
+30.6%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$259,733
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
20
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Montrose Area JSHS, Lathrop Street El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Bendix Flight Systems Division (4.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
47.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
28
Days with Good air quality
126
Days with Moderate air quality
26
Highest AQI recorded (year)
64

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (31 mi)
National parks include
Steamtown National Historic Site, Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Tigertown Ultralight Flightpark (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ENDLESS MOUNTAINS HEALTH SYSTEMS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+34 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
42.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,552
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
69.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,343
Average weekly wage
$970
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
45

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MontroseState medianUS median
Median home value$259,259$237,154$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,552$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Montrose, PA?
$259,259.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Montrose, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in Montrose, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Montrose, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Montrose, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Bendix Flight Systems Division, 4.3 mi.
How many schools serve Montrose, PA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Montrose, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 28. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Montrose, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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