Montrose, CA

Is Montrose a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe211

Medium207

Low292

Other820

59 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape10

Child involved46

Assault9

Other3

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a traffic collision near a hotel on South San Fernando Boulevard involving three vehicles, including a white Toyota Prius, that are blocking traffic. Units initially reported the call clear but continued handling the incident.	S San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 11 is dispatched to a reported traffic collision near a hotel on South San Fernando Boulevard, where police are already on scene.	S San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested at the central library near Glenoaks Blvd and Olive. The reporting party stated he was hit with a direct energy weapon and was standing outside wearing a gray shirt. Units responded and made contact with the reporting party.	N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for head pain occurred near the Glenoaks Boulevard library. Fire units and police were dispatched and already on scene.	N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched code three to a welfare and public nudity call involving a sleeping nude man reportedly near children at a location on Colorado Boulevard in Los Angeles.	Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders called to a possible medical situation near Colorado Boulevard involving a nude male and children present. A code three response was dispatched.	Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical call for a person feeling weak near East Chevy Chase Drive, apartment B. Initial response included Engine 24 and BLS 27; later BLS 27 was canceled and BLS 21 took over.	E Chevy Chase Dr, Glendale, CA 91206	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a report of a fully nude adult male sleeping in front of a location near Colorado Boulevard, with children reportedly with him.	Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041	Sex-Related Incident
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible reckless driver in a black sedan speeding and running red lights westbound along Alameda Avenue in Burbank.	Alameda Ave, Burbank, CA	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a welfare-type disturbance near the 2900 block of Colorado Boulevard involving a fully nude adult male reportedly sleeping in front of a cabin, with children possibly present. Units initially responded with lights and sirens, but the incident was later canceled.	Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041	Disturbance

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Population

5,074

College Educated Adults

56.31%

Foreign Born Residents

31.3%

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Overview of Montrose, CA

Montrose is a small, ethnically diverse town in California with a population of 5,074. It features a high percentage of college-educated adults at 56.31%, well above the national average of 21.84%.

The community has a mix of incomes, with a per capita income of $45,181 and a family of four earning about $180,724 annually. About 31.3% of residents were born outside the U.S., contributing to its cultural richness.

DiverseHighly EducatedProfessional Workforce

Quick Facts

Median Home Price	Among highest nationally

Housing market and real estate character

Montrose's housing market features a mix of housing types with a strong owner-occupancy rate and a variety of housing ages.

Owner Occupied Rate
Housing Age (1970-1999)
Detached Single-Family Homes
Vacancy Rate

What buyers will notice right away

Owner occupancy often points to long-term residential stability.

Varied housing ages and types support a mixed community.

Families and Lifestyle

Montrose supports a professional and family-oriented lifestyle with a strong presence of executive and white-collar occupations.

High education levels support a skilled workforce.

Significant telecommuting reflects modern work trends.

Professional Community — Most residents work in office, healthcare, and teaching roles.

Cultural Diversity — Languages spoken include English, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, and Indian languages.

Executive, Management, and Professional Occupations	56.9%
Work From Home Rate	22.48%

Demographics

College Educated Adults	56.31%
Per Capita Income	$45,181
Executive and Professional Share	90.3%
Foreign Born Residents	31.3%
Top Languages	["English","Korean","Spanish","Chinese","Languages of India"]
Top Ancestries	["Irish","German","Armenian","English","Italian"]