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How to Have a Great Vacation in Montrose, CO User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Montrose is filled with cultural events that will make your vacation fulfilling. There are also plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature with family and friends while you're in the city.

The Ute Indian Museum has beautiful exhibits that show you how the Ute Native Americans live ...Read More d when they were the main inhabitants of the Montrose area. Ute Trail is also in the area and is one of the best places to go hiking. You can also visit Museum of the Mountain West to learn more about Native American and Colorado culture.

The Montrose Water Sports Park is an attraction everyone in the family can participate in. You'll be in a natural setting while you enjoy water games or a relaxing swim. The Montrose Botanic Gardens is another beautiful place to enjoy local nature, and you'll get detailed information about the beautiful flowers and trees that grow there. If you want to end the day with a little shopping, Downtown Mercantile offers items that are one of a kind. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Montrose? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Rotary Park
      Altrusa Park
      Altrusa
      Montrose Botanic Gardens
      McNeil Fields
      Ute Park/ Mcneil Fields
      River Bottom
      Centennial Plaza

      Entertainment

      Magic Circle Theatre
      Drive-In Theatre
      The Star Drive In
      Fox Theater
      Montrose Water Sports Park
      rose bowl
      San Juan theatre
      Ute Indian Museum

      Food & Drink

      Freddy's
      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      star drive in
      Jimmy John's
      Cold Stone Creamery
      Sonic
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Montrose? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Montrose.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Montrose? The cost of living in Montrose is 106/100 - which is 5% lower than Colorado.
      Montrose
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      Colorado
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Montrose? Montrose crime rates are 2,480, which are 26% lower than Colorado
      Total Crime
      2,480 per 100k people

      9% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      9% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Montrose? The median income in Montrose is $52,534 which is 16% lower than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $52,5345% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,957equal to the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      12% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is Montrose a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Montrose Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Hartman Brothers
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Montrose home prices? Montrose home prices are $232,200 - which is 12% lower than Colorado
      Median home value
      $232,20026% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9361% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      69%

      8% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Montrose have good schools? The Montrose graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      34%

      29% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      28% higher than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Montrose a good place to live? Montrose has an overall rating of 63% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      63%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      5 total surveys

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