The Town FilesMontrose, Pennsylvania
Borough in Susquehanna County · population 1,290 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,400
- Household income
- $53,269
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 83 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 40.4
Montrose is a borough of 1,290 people in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $168,400, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for cycling than 96% of Pennsylvania towns, better for retirees than 94% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Montrose ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Montrose is worth $168,400, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $53,269, which is more affordable than 33% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $854 a month. 57.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Montrose | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,400 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $854 | $996 |
| Median household income | $53,269 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 57.7% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.8% | — |
Who lives in Montrose
| People | Montrose | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.6% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 11.1% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.1% | 89.0% |
Weather in Montrose
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 12.5°F. About 46.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 82.7 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 168 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Montrose since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 8, 2014 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 2, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 15, 2018.
Severe weather in Susquehanna County since 1996
Susquehanna County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4815: Tropical Storm Debby |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| November 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4408: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Susquehanna County
Susquehanna County had 8,955 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,769 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Montrose itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Montrose
2 public schools with 954 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Area JSHS | 7-12 | 571 | 9.5 |
| Lathrop Street El Sch | K-6 | 383 | 12.4 |
Towns near Montrose
- Bridgewater, PA1.2 mi · 2,636 people · home $272,200
- Franklin, PA5.1 mi · 833 people · home $197,500
- Brooklyn, PA6.4 mi · 787 people · home $273,900
- Dimock, PA6.8 mi · 1,228 people · home $200,900
- Forest Lake, PA7.2 mi · 1,114 people · home $230,400
- New Milford, PA8.2 mi · 812 people · home $159,900
- Harford, PA8.8 mi · 1,254 people · home $240,100
- Silver Lake, PA8.8 mi · 1,513 people · home $280,200
Montrose questions
Is Montrose, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Montrose scores better for retirees than 94% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 58%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Montrose?
The median owner-occupied home in Montrose is valued at $168,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,269, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $854 a month.
What is the weather like in Montrose?
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 12.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.7 inches of precipitation a year and 82.7 inches of snow.
Does Montrose get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Montrose since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 8, 2014. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)