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Montrose, GA Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$140/mo
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$50/mo
$30/mo
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1600/mo |
| Median Home Price | $180,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.85% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $800 |
The housing market in Montrose is relatively affordable, with a range of options from small starter homes to larger family residences. Rentals are also available, though options may be limited. Home prices have been steadily increasing in recent years.
Cost of Living
90
-10% below national average
95
88
105
$800
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 8% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.85% |
| <p>State 4% + County 3% + City 1%</p> | |
Georgia has a progressive state income tax with rates ranging from 1% to 5.99%
Family & Relocation
60
7/10
$800/mo
City Pulse
Montrose has limited public transportation options, but the town is relatively walkable and bikeable
- Dodge County Recreation Department
- Ocmulgee River
- Georgia Veterans State Park
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📰 Live Local News
- Chain of accidents closes parts of I-16 in Central Georgia for hours, leaving 1 dead and 2 in critical condition
- Montrose sees growth, even in tough times
- Local No Kings event joins in nationwide protests — Montrose protest was one of thousands of events across the country that drew an estimated 8 million people; local organizers estimate 2,000 participants
Montrose has zoning laws and building codes in place to regulate development and ensure public safety
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Montrose — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Summer months bring higher electricity bills due to air conditioning usage, while winter months see increased costs for heating. However, the mild climate in Montrose means that utility costs remain relatively stable throughout the year.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 31065 has a property tax millage rate of 12.5 mills, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, with wide sidewalks and crosswalks in the downtown area, but limited accessibility in some residential neighborhoods
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