Population 6,183 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Montrose-Ghent
Household size in Montrose-Ghent
| Period | Montrose-Ghent | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.43 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.64 people per household, Montrose-Ghent sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Akron area overall, where it has 2.37 people. Household size has crept up from 2.56 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Montrose-Ghent
| Period | Montrose-Ghent | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.8 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.2 | 40.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.2 | 41.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.0 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.8 | +2.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Montrose-Ghent skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has dropped from 49.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Montrose-Ghent
| Period | Montrose-Ghent | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 1.3% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Montrose-Ghent than nationally: 10.3%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Akron area. The single-parent share is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Montrose-Ghent
Renters in Montrose-Ghent
| Period | Montrose-Ghent | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 30.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 32.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 33.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 31.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Montrose-Ghent is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Montrose-Ghent
| Period | Montrose-Ghent | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.9% | 9.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Montrose-Ghent: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Akron area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Montrose-Ghent
| Period | Montrose-Ghent | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1968 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1968 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1969 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −5 | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Montrose-Ghent leans older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. The Akron area as a whole looks much the same.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Montrose-Ghent
| Period | Montrose-Ghent | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,150 | $834 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,404 | $856 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,665 | $957 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,477 | $1,182 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$327 | +$349 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Montrose-Ghent costs $1,477 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the Akron area overall ($1,182). Rents are up $327 a month from 2006–10, a 28% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Montrose-Ghent
Bachelor's degrees in Montrose-Ghent
| Period | Montrose-Ghent | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.1% | 29.4% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.7% | 30.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.3% | 32.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.8% | 35.8% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +6.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Montrose-Ghent: 73.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 10.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Montrose-Ghent
| Period | Montrose-Ghent | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 90.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.2% | 92.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.8% | 92.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Montrose-Ghent: 98.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Montrose-Ghent
| Period | Montrose-Ghent | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −3.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Montrose-Ghent has been strong: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 26 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Montrose-Ghent compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose-Ghent | 2.64 | 46.0 | 10.3% | 9.5% | 7.4% | 1974 | $1,477 | 73.8% | 98.8% | 1.7% |
| Fairlawn | 2.27 | 46.3 | 12.1% | 26.1% | 6.8% | 1978 | $1,255 | 63.2% | 97.2% | 2.0% |
| Granger | 2.61 | 47.5 | 5.6% | 7.6% | 1.7% | 1986 | $1,012 | 49.0% | 96.2% | 3.5% |
| Everett | 2.43 | 52.0 | 4.6% | 6.5% | 7.3% | 1957 | $1,887 | 68.6% | 98.2% | 3.0% |
| Copley | 2.75 | 45.6 | 15.9% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 1961 | $1,262 | 47.8% | 94.2% | 2.7% |
| Sharon Center | 2.57 | 48.6 | 2.6% | 14.5% | 3.9% | 1976 | $1,142 | 33.4% | 99.9% | 1.5% |
| Richfield | 2.49 | 50.7 | 4.0% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 1979 | $1,562 | 51.5% | 97.9% | 3.5% |
| West Richfield | 2.69 | 53.0 | 4.9% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 1990 | $2,163 | 54.8% | 98.0% | 5.2% |
| Peninsula | 2.36 | 44.6 | 9.4% | 23.4% | 10.5% | 1980 | $1,350 | 51.7% | 96.4% | 5.4% |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 2.19 | 40.5 | 9.7% | 35.9% | 6.2% | 1962 | $1,060 | 37.6% | 95.5% | 3.4% |
| Akron area | 2.37 | 42.2 | 11.1% | 31.9% | 8.1% | 1970 | $1,182 | 35.8% | 92.8% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Montrose-Ghent. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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