Montrose, CO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 14,801 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Montrose has mild summers and winters, with little accumulation of snow.
Geography
The town lies in the Uncompahgre Valley on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains.
Cultural Attractions
Montrose is home to the Ute Indian Museum & Ouray Memorial Park, a site dedicated to the Ute people, as well as the Museum of the Mountain West.
Recreation
Nearby mountains, canyons, valleys, lakes, and rivers provide many opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Historical
In its early years, Montrose was a typical cow town and freight center.
| Median home price [details] | $171,650 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $180,000 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 457 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 26 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $1,272 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 6 |
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