Orchard Homes, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Ravalli County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
5,280 Population 940/sq mi density
$68,649 Median Income $41,530 per capita
$473,100 Home Value $554,389 Zillow
$962 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,649 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$473,100 home value, $962/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Orchard Homes, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,649
9% below
$41,530 per capita
Home Value
$473,100
68% above
Zillow: $554,389
Median Rent
$962/mo
17% below
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
34% above
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
18% below
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Orchard Homes Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
168%
Rent
83%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
134%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Orchard Homes a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Orchard Homes residents earn a median household income of $68,649 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,530. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,394 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Orchard Homes is $473,100 , 68% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $554,389. Median rent is $962/month, with 26.8% 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 1976.

Education

45.3% of adults in Orchard Homes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Orchard Homes has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,280
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density940/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,649
Per Capita$41,530
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$1,926M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019

Housing

C+
Home Value$473,100
Rent$962
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$554,389
Housing Units2,350
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity26.3%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,195/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain14.1 in/yr
Elevation3,137 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.3%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Commute15 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Orchard Homes was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Missoula Montana (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.