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Montvale

Virginia · 635 residents · 2.414 sq mi
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Montvale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,958. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $134,900. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
635
+4%since 2019
from 608 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
263 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 252 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
−13%since 2019
from 58.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
307439572705837201020202024Montvale
2024351
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,958
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $34,280 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$25,747
+5%since 2019
from $24,621 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 33.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $122,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−19.3 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
19.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−23%since 2019
from 3.6 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(554)
Black8.9%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.2%(123)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(557)
Black5.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.9%(113)
Diversity Score
18
−12%since 2019
from 20 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 72.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
−3%since 2019
from 21.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 86.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 56.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 26.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
Female
50.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montvale, Virginia?

Montvale, Virginia has about 635 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montvale, Virginia?

The typical household in Montvale, Virginia earns about $48,958 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 $134,900.

How educated are people in Montvale, Virginia?

About 8.4% 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 10.1% of people in Montvale, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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