Montana City, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Broadwater County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,899 Population 85/sq mi density
$125,223 Median Income $50,691 per capita
$519,100 Home Value $430,196 Zillow
$1,206 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,223 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$519,100 home value, $1,206/mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Montana City, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$125,223
67% above
$50,691 per capita
Home Value
$519,100
84% above
Zillow: $430,196
Median Rent
$1,206/mo
4% above
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.5%
29% above
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
7% below
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Montana City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
167%
Home Value
184%
Rent
104%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
129%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montana City a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Montana City residents earn a median household income of $125,223 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,691. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 263 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Montana City is $519,100 , 84% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $430,196. Median rent is $1,206/month, with 27.6% 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 1996.

Education

43.5% of adults in Montana City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Montana City has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,899
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$125,223
Per Capita$50,691
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$307M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

A
Home Value$519,100
Rent$1,206
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$430,196
Housing Units1,066
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,145/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
Elevation4,384 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.5%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 18%
Commute17 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Montana City was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.