Montrose, Colorado is the kind of Colorado people dream about. Situated in southwestern Colorado on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains, Montrose offers scenic mountains, valleys, canyons, mesas, lakes and rivers, plus all the recreational activities that accompany these natural wonders like hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, camping, boating and more.

The Montrose area is surrounded by mountains. Black Canyon National Park lies to the east, the spires of the San Juans sparkle just 25 miles south, the largest flat-top mountain in the world looms 40 miles to the north, while the world renowned hunting grounds of the Uncompahgre Plateau frame the western sunset.

Located 260 miles southwest of Denver, Montrose is a transportation crossroads with U.S. Highways 50 and 550 intersecting in the city, and daily air service with large capacity major airlines at the Montrose Regional Airport.

Population in the city of Montrose is approximately 17,000 and the metropolitan area (a 10 mile radius) has a population of 30,000. Friendly people, a casual western lifestyle, and up-to-date conveniences make Montrose an exceptional place to live.

The moderate, four season climate offers long, lovely springs and falls with pleasantly warm summers and relatively mild winters. The average yearly precipitation is only about 9", meaning few rainy days and little snow. Sunshine is abundant.