How long is the commute from Montrose, IA?
Workers who live in Montrose, IA take an average of 15.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.4% work from home.
1.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.8 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.0%
How people in Montrose get to work
| Means of transportation | Montrose | Lee County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.9% (±8.0 points) | 81.8% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±5.2 points) | 8.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 8.3% (±7.0 points) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.4% (±3.2 points) | 6.1% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Montrose, the average commute is lower than in Lee County (20.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Montrose, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lee County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lee County, Montrose ranks 8 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 830 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Montrose
| Vehicles available | Montrose | Lee County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% (±2.1 points) | 5.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.0% (±7.2 points) | 29.4% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.9% (±11.2 points) | 36.4% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 40.2% (±9.9 points) | 29.2% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Montrose, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lee County (5.0%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Montrose
| Montrose | Lee County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.4% (±3.2 points) | 6.1% (±1.7 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±4.2 points) | 92.9% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.3% (±3.2 points) | 86.6% (±1.8 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Montrose, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lee County (86.6%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Montrose
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose | — | 15.8 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Nauvoo | 2.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Nauvoo Township | 2.7 mi | 23.5 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Sonora Township | 6.2 mi | 18.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Appanoose Township | 7.2 mi | 20.1 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Madison | 7.6 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Keokuk | 8.0 mi | 16.0 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Montebello Township | 8.9 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Hamilton | 9.7 mi | 24.5 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nauvoo Township, IL (23.5 minutes), Fort Madison, IA (23.1 minutes), Montebello Township, IL (24.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | St. Paul | 26.2 minutes (±8.9) |
| 3 | Donnellson | 25.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Fort Madison | 23.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 5 | Houghton | 20.2 minutes (±12.2) |
| 6 | West Point | 17.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 | Keokuk | 16.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Montrose | 15.8 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Lee County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Montrose
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Montrose, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Montrose beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Montrose, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Montrose
How long is the average commute in Montrose?
Workers who live in Montrose, IA take an average of 15.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Montrose without a car?
1.0% of households in Montrose have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Montrose?
3.4% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Montrose worked from home, and 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montrose city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montrose city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montrose city, Iowa
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Montrose city, Iowa (place:53760, in state:19).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Montrose at a glance
- Income and affordability in Montrose
- Home values in Montrose
- Homeowner costs in Montrose
- Property taxes in Montrose
- Types of homes in Montrose
- Bedrooms in Montrose
- Age of homes in Montrose
- Heating fuel in Montrose
- Iowa landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Lee County
- Iowa places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in Iowa