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Montrose, West Virginia

Town · Population 138 · #217 in West Virginia
MontroseWest Virginia

About Montrose

Montrose is a tiny community in eastern West Virginia, home to 138 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Montrose is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.63 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 219 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Montrose Unique

  • One of 14 places in the US named Montrose — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in eastern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Montrose

  • Teter Creek Lake Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)138
Rank in state#217 of 230
Land area0.63 sq mi
Density219/sq mi
Coordinates39.0673, -79.8143

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now66°F
ConditionsShowers And Thunderstorms
Wind6 to 16 mph

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