Median Income
$84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value
$164,000
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.0%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$700
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.3%
158% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.1%
10% lower than US avg
How Northern Rockies Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,947
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Economy
B
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$58,950
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty11.1%
Commute16 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,000
Rent$700
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,690
Rent Burden13.1%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+31.7%
Graduate+2.8%
Is Northern Rockies a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Northern Rockies receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Northern Rockies offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Northern Rockies is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 9.3%, unemployment is notably high. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Northern Rockies is $164,000, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.7% have completed high school.
Northern Rockies has a population of 3,947 with a density of 0 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.9%), with 1.3% Black, 6.2% Asian.
Population
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Northern Rockies vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 87.3% |
| 11% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 11.5% |
Social Characteristics
Northern Rockies vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Northern Rockies is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.
Income: Northern Rockies vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $84,000 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $58,950 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.3% |
| 158% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
| 10% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 16.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
The median home value in Northern Rockies is $164,000, 42% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $164,000 |
| 42% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $700 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 13.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 68.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.1% |
| Housing Units | 1,690 |
Property Tax