Elliston, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Powell County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
208
Population
26/sq mi density
$41,719
Median Income
$28,540 per capita
$248,300
Home Value
$348,266 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
454
Violent Crime/100K
3,761 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,719 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$248,300 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
454 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$248,300
12% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.8%
7% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
116
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$248,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$348,266
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.8%
Owner-Occupied
39.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$988/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,076/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,336/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,789/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,113/mo
Census median rent:
$775/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
30% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
60.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $248,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $348,266 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| FMR Studio | $988 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,076 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,336 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,789 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,113 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 116 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 21.7% |
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