Montrose continues to develop quickly – however why?

MONTROSE, Colo. (KREX) — Montrose, a city of round 20,000 residents simply south of Delta is rising quicker than the city can sustain with.

Metropolis of Montrose PIO William Woody tells me the rising city is beginning to turn out to be extra of a metropolis.

However the very factor that makes Montrose so standard is the small-town really feel…and the small-town accessibility.

Proprietor of Norris-Snell Actual Property Mandy Norris-Snell grew up right here.

The development all through Aspen and Telluride is far completely different from Montrose – the mountain cities noticed a lower in each actual property and total progress, whereas dealer affiliate Johnny Brokaw tells me Montrose continues to broaden, even after the pandemic.

The price of a median, newly constructed dwelling in Montrose is just like Grand Junction at round $400,000.

Older homes are usually not far behind, working about $350,000.

Although development doesn’t appear to be maintaining with demand, Johnny tells me there’s nonetheless hope for these scouring the market.

Mandy, Johnny, and William all agree the airport is the quickest rising airport in western Colorado. The low charges on direct flights from all around the nation straight to their backdoor is a big enchantment.

By way of recreation – mountain climbing, biking, and fishing are throughout this prairie and excessive desert terrain however the mountains are additionally only a quick journey away.

As Montrose continues to broaden, William tells me town is listening to residents and vacationers whereas they make their sport plan holding onto a small-town really feel for now, but additionally prepared for progress forward.