QUESTIONS ABOUT MONTROSE:
City of Montrose population?
14,771 estimate 2004
Montrose County population?
36,674 estimate 2004
How many High Schools in Montrose?
Only Montrose High School, there is. There also one in Olathe.
Is there a college in Montrose?
Yes. Mesa State
College, which is a four-year institution that has two
campuses in Grand Junction, and a campus in Montrose.
 Does
Montrose have a Hospital?
Yes. Montrose Memorial Hospital is a regional medical center
that provides an extensive range of health care services to
meet the needs of the Montrose community and surrounding region.
Hospital employees, physicians and allied health staff work
together to provide the highest level of care.
NOTE: A RECENT 50 MILLION
DOLLAR EXPPANSION HAS HELPED MAKE MONTROSE THE REGIONAL HEALTH
CENTER FOR THE SOUTHWEST OF COLORADO
Does Montrose have an Airport?
Yes, Montrose
Regional Airport.
Montrose Regional Airport
Photo courtesy of Patrik Davis Associates,
Architects
MONTROSE REALE STATE:
What is the average rental cost of an Apartment
as of January 2006?
Apartment rentals range from $400 - $600 for a ONE bedroom
apartment, a TWO bedroom with 1 bath ranges from $500 - $600
Rental costs range from $600 - $700 for a TWO bedroom HOME
Rental costs range from $825 - $1000+ for a THREE bedroom
HOME
What is the average purchase price of a home in
Montrose?
In 2004 the average cost of a single family home in the city
of Montrose was $168,450 and $205,100 for a home outside the
city limits. County sales averaged $178,850 in 2004.
DEMOGRAPGHICS/STATS
What is the economic base in Montrose?
The Montrose County economy has maintained stability though
variety. Montrose is quickly becoming the regional hub for
commerce, tourism, health and construction.
| Industry |
Percentage |
| Retail Trade |
22% |
| Government |
19% |
| Service industry |
21% |
| Manufacturing |
11% |
| Contracting & construction |
9% |
| Transportation |
6% |
| Wholesale industry |
4% |
| Finance, Insurance, & Real Estate (F.I.R.E.) |
3% |
| Agriculture |
3% |
| Mining |
1% |
The leading occupational category in Montrose County, at
22%, was the retail trade industry. The remainder breaks down
as follows:
| Major Employers as of Jan 2006 |
# Employed |
| Montrose County School District |
950 |
| Russell Stover Candies, Inc |
563 |
| Montrose Memorial Hospital |
535 |
| Montrose County |
354 |
| Wal-Mart Supercenter |
350 |
| City Market Stores |
212 |
| City of Montrose |
174 |
| Home Depot |
120 |
| Delta Montrose Electric Association |
107 |
| Rocky Mountain Steel, Inc |
70 |
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