Population
Carlisle
21,335
Montrose
20,703
Median Income
Carlisle
$59,742
Montrose
$63,177
Home Value
Carlisle
$212,400
Montrose
$359,000
Rent
Carlisle
$986
Montrose
$1,117
Crime Rate
Carlisle
1.73
Montrose
2.35
Cost of Living
Carlisle
101.7
Montrose
112.1
Avg Temp
Carlisle
N/A
Montrose
N/A
Unemployment
Carlisle
4.1%
Montrose
4.6%
How Similar Are Carlisle & Montrose?
Montrose is Carlisle's #22 most similar city
6 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Carlisle
21,335
Montrose
20,703
Both cities have similar populations — Carlisle at 21,335 and Montrose at 20,703.
Violent Crime
Carlisle
1.73
Montrose
2.35
Montrose has a 27% higher violent crime than Carlisle.
Property Crime
Carlisle
11.45
Montrose
22.16
Montrose has a 48% higher property crime than Carlisle.
Political Leaning
Carlisle
54.1%
Montrose
65.2%
Both cities lean Republican, but Montrose has a stronger Republican lean (17% difference).
Unemployment
Carlisle
4.1%
Montrose
4.6%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 10% difference.
Median Income
Carlisle
$59,742
Montrose
$63,177
Both cities have similar median income — just a 5% difference.
Home Values
Carlisle
$212,400
Montrose
$359,000
Montrose has a 41% higher home values than Carlisle.
Education
Carlisle
23.5%
Montrose
24.2%
Both cities have similar education — just a 3% difference.
Demographics
Carlisle
76.6%
Montrose
82.2%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 7% difference.
Cost of Living
Carlisle
101.7
Montrose
112.1
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 9% difference.
6 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Carlisle and Montrose share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Carlisle leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Carlisle leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDMontrose has a fair market rent (1br) of $890 vs $1,212 in Carlisle (36% lower). Montrose has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,168 vs $1,493 in Carlisle (28% lower). Carlisle scores 115.1 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 136.8 in Montrose.
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Housing Market — Montrose leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMontrose has a median property tax of $1,356 vs $3,362 in Carlisle (148% lower). Montrose has a median home value of $359,000 vs $212,400 in Carlisle (41% higher). Carlisle has a vacancy rate of 5.6% compared to 9.0% in Montrose.
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Median Rent
Median Property Tax
Owner-Occupied
Vacancy Rate
Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Montrose leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMontrose has a poverty rate of 12.9% compared to 17.4% in Carlisle. Carlisle: 11,787 vs Montrose: 9,317 for labor force. Carlisle has a unemployment rate of 4.1% compared to 4.6% in Montrose.
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Crime & Safety — Carlisle leads
Source: FBI UCRCarlisle has a assault rate (per 1k) of 0.99 compared to 1.94 in Montrose. Carlisle has a property crime rate (per 1k) of 11.45 compared to 22.16 in Montrose. Carlisle has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 1.30 compared to 2.45 in Montrose.
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Violent Crime Clearance
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Montrose leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauMontrose has a bachelor's degree or higher of 24.2% compared to 23.5% in Carlisle. Montrose has a high school diploma or higher of 45.0% compared to 44.1% in Carlisle.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCarlisle has a population of 21,335, about 1x the size of Montrose (20,703). Carlisle skews younger with a median age of 34.4 vs 45.9.
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Black
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Asian
Carlisle
Montrose
Healthcare — Carlisle leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareCarlisle: 5 vs Montrose: 3 for nearby hospitals. Carlisle: 4 vs Montrose: 3 for with emergency services.
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
With Emergency Services
Transportation & Commute — Carlisle leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCarlisle has a public transit of 0.5% compared to 0.0% in Montrose. Carlisle has a bicycle of 2.8% compared to 0.9% in Montrose. Montrose has a drive alone of 77.0% compared to 67.5% in Carlisle.
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