Harlem, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Blaine County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
879 Population 2,093/sq mi density
$74,545 Median Income $32,102 per capita
$89,700 Home Value $171,979 Zillow
$770 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$74,545 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,700 home value, $770/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Harlem, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,545
1% below
$32,102 per capita
Home Value
$89,700
68% below
Zillow: $171,979
Median Rent
$770/mo
34% below
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.2%
4% above
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

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)

Income
99%
Home Value
32%
Rent
66%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
253%
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.