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Montrose, Colorado · ZIP 81401

Montrose — ZIP 81401

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Montrose (81401) scores 69/100 — Fair for Montrose. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $430K.

69OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100
Avg math proficiency27%
Avg reading proficiency41%
Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index56/100
Typical home value$430K
Median rent$1,974/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$430K

Median Rent

$1,974/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

582

Violent Crime

64

Property Crime

518

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Montrose County, Colorado (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Cottonwood Elementary SchoolKG–05394
37%
51%
Montrose High School09–121,279
33%
56%
Peak Virtual AcademyKG–12262
32%
57%
Centennial Middle School06–08540
29%
42%
Columbine Middle School06–08491
27%
50%
Oak Grove Elementary SchoolKG–05374
27%
37%
Johnson Elementary SchoolPK–05531
22%
34%
Pomona Elementary SchoolKG–05335
17%
22%
Northside Elementary SchoolKG–05327
17%
22%
Early Childhood CenterPK–PK162Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

23,719

Median Income

$71K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

46.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 81401 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 81401 has a school score of 57/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 81401 is approximately $430K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 81401 in Montrose has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.