Frenchtown, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,629 Population 242/sq mi density
$90,767 Median Income $28,500 per capita
$391,600 Home Value $654,169 Zillow
$1,458 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$90,767 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$391,600 home value, $1,458/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Frenchtown, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,767
21% above
$28,500 per capita
Home Value
$391,600
39% above
Zillow: $654,169
Median Rent
$1,458/mo
25% above
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
17% below
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
16% below
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Frenchtown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Frenchtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
121%
Home Value
139%
Rent
125%
Poverty
91%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Frenchtown a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Frenchtown residents earn a median household income of $90,767 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,500. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,300 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Frenchtown is $391,600 , 39% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $654,169. Median rent is $1,458/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Education

28.1% of adults in Frenchtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Frenchtown has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,629
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density242/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,767
Per Capita$28,500
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$1,355M
Avg Weekly Wage$967

Housing

A
Home Value$391,600
Rent$1,458
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$654,169
Housing Units652
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity26.9%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death11,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain14.1 in/yr
Elevation3,037 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Frenchtown was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Missoula Montana (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.