At a Glance
Median Income
$74,545
$32,102 per capita
Home Value
$89,700
Zillow: $171,979
Median Rent
$770/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.2%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
18.4% smoking rate
How Harlem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harlem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harlem a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harlem residents earn a median household income of $74,545 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,102. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 204 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harlem is $89,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,979. Median rent is $770/month, with 19.0% 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 1951.
Education
35.2% of adults in Harlem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harlem has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population879
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density2,093/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$74,545
Per Capita$32,102
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$227M
Avg Weekly Wage$904
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,700
Rent$770
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$171,979
Housing Units391
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death18,542/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain12.5 in/yr
Elevation2,365 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.2%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 45%
Commute16 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Harlem was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (140 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.