Townsend, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Broadwater County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,232
Population
1,459/sq mi density
$70,774
Median Income
$35,745 per capita
$212,800
Home Value
$452,215 Zillow
$976
Median Rent
22.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$70,774 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$212,800 home value, $976/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$212,800
25% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$976/mo
16% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.7%
7% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
970
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$212,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$452,215
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.7%
Owner-Occupied
30.3%
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:
$976/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
27% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
69.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $212,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $452,215 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $976 |
| 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 | 69.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 970 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 22.7% |