Harlowton, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Wheatland County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,054
Population
1,673/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$28,987 per capita
$178,800
Home Value
$167,948 Zillow
$766
Median Rent
18.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$178,800 home value, $766/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$178,800
37% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$766/mo
34% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.3%
17% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
519
Median year built: 1952
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$178,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$167,948
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.3%
Owner-Occupied
23.7%
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:
$766/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
18.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
42% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1952
Average age of housing stock: 74 years
Homeownership Rate
76.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $178,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $167,948 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $766 |
| 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 | 76.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 519 |
| Median Year Built | 1952 |
| Rent Burden | 18.0% |