Population 26,819 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Montrose Heights
Household size in Montrose Heights
| Period | Montrose Heights | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.35 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Montrose Heights are small: just 2.31 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.66 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Heights
| Period | Montrose Heights | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.6 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.6 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Montrose Heights skews older than the country: its median age is 43.6, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 37.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the south.
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 Heights
| Period | Montrose Heights | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Montrose Heights than nationally: 9.3%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Heights
Renters in Montrose Heights
| Period | Montrose Heights | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.8% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Montrose Heights own their homes; 27.8% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 25.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 Heights
| Period | Montrose Heights | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Montrose Heights than nationally: 6.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 Heights
| Period | Montrose Heights | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Montrose Heights has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 Heights
| Period | Montrose Heights | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $946 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,050 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,184 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,570 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$624 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Montrose Heights costs $1,570 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $624 a month from 2006–10, a 66% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the east.
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 Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Montrose Heights
| Period | Montrose Heights | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.1% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Montrose Heights than nationally: 32.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.3 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
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 Heights
| Period | Montrose Heights | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.1% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.6% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Montrose Heights: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Heights
| Period | Montrose Heights | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Montrose Heights runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.0 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 Heights 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 Heights | 2.31 | 43.6 | 9.3% | 27.8% | 6.0% | 1994 | $1,570 | 32.1% | 94.4% | 4.3% |
| Montrose | 2.31 | 38.6 | 20.7% | 62.3% | 7.0% | 1975 | $1,347 | 19.1% | 84.8% | 4.6% |
| Henrico | 2.35 | 49.7 | 13.0% | 16.8% | 6.6% | 2003 | $1,334 | 32.5% | 94.4% | 0.4% |
| Varina | 2.10 | 60.7 | 5.5% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 1983 | $1,722 | 38.0% | 91.7% | 0.0% |
| Highland Springs | 2.38 | 38.0 | 26.0% | 37.1% | 9.6% | 1971 | $1,315 | 24.4% | 90.1% | 4.8% |
| Bensley | 2.72 | 30.0 | 31.0% | 59.1% | 6.4% | 1969 | $1,249 | 16.0% | 73.7% | 5.7% |
| Sandston | 2.47 | 44.2 | 15.1% | 23.9% | 5.6% | 1977 | $1,126 | 19.9% | 90.7% | 3.3% |
| East Highland Park | 2.37 | 41.1 | 15.8% | 35.3% | 4.7% | 1979 | $1,352 | 25.1% | 91.0% | 7.1% |
| Bellwood | 2.81 | 34.1 | 18.9% | 58.4% | 11.0% | 1983 | $1,302 | 15.9% | 75.5% | 4.6% |
| Meadowbrook | 2.86 | 36.8 | 16.0% | 24.6% | 6.5% | 1982 | $1,726 | 25.1% | 83.6% | 5.6% |
| Richmond area | 2.54 | 39.6 | 12.5% | 33.0% | 8.4% | 1984 | $1,608 | 41.0% | 92.3% | 4.5% |
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 Heights. 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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