CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Montvale

Virginia · 698 residents · 2.414 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Lynchburg metro area
Compare
The short version

Montvale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,323. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $133,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
698
+1%vs 2011
vs 688 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
289 / sq mi
+1%vs 2011
vs 285 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
−5%vs 2011
vs 48.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
307439572705837201020202024Montvale
2024351
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,323
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,404 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$21,795
−9%vs 2011
vs $23,958 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
−8%vs 2011
vs 0.378 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade37.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $139,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
48.5%
−37.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.0% in 2011
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
−11%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2023
RELATED:See current rent listings in Montvale on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(665)
Black3.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.1%(56)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(650)
Black4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.5%(94)
Diversity Score
14
+67%vs 2011
vs 8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+3%vs 2011
vs 31.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.6%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.2% in 2011
Female
52.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Montvale

Byromville
Pop 350
Gardner
Pop 381
Centralhatchee
Pop 369
Dillard
Pop 338
Places similar to Montvale
Head to head

Compare Montvale to nearby cities

MONTVALE VS
Hollins
Income$77,456+92%
Home value$244,300+83%
Population17,097+4771%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MONTVALE VS
Roanoke
Income$55,378+37%
Home value$190,500+43%
Population99,111+28137%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MONTVALE VS
Cave Spring
Income$87,539+117%
Home value$325,800+144%
Population25,742+7234%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MONTVALE VS
Salem
Income$66,725+65%
Home value$258,600+94%
Population25,816+7255%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Montvale, Virginia?

Montvale, Virginia has about 698 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montvale, Virginia?

The typical household in Montvale, Virginia earns about $40,323 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montvale, Virginia expensive?

In Montvale, Virginia, the median home is worth about $133,500.

How educated are people in Montvale, Virginia?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Montvale, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montvale, Virginia?

About 7.1% of people in Montvale, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Virginia
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Montvale with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →