Median Income
$129,000
72% higher than US avg
Home Value
$424,000
50% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.0%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,520
31% higher than US avg
Unemployment
5.9%
64% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
2.3%
81% lower than US avg
How Pilot Butte Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,638
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density1,197/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
A
Median Income$129,000
Per Capita$63,000
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty2.3%
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$424,000
Rent$1,520
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units965
Rent Burden13.5%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,034 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+31.4%
Graduate+1.2%
Is Pilot Butte a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Pilot Butte receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Pilot Butte offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Pilot Butte is $129,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 72% above $75,149. This places Pilot Butte among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Pilot Butte is $424,000, 50% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,520 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.4% have completed high school.
Pilot Butte has a population of 2,638 with a density of 1,197 people per square mile. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.3%), with 2.3% Asian.
Population
2,638
Total Population
2021 Census
36.8yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Pilot Butte vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.4% |
Social Characteristics
Pilot Butte vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Pilot Butte is $129,000, which is 72% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income: Pilot Butte vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $129,000 |
| 72% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $63,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 22.6% |
The median home value in Pilot Butte is $424,000, 50% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,520 (31% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $424,000 |
| 50% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,520 |
| 31% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 13.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 93.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 6.7% |
| Housing Units | 965 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Pilot Butte vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Pilot Butte vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,034 ft (620 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4801°N, 104.4191°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |