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Montana: Cost of Living, Schools & Demographics by County

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Montana, county by county. Free, data-only, no listings.

Montana at a glance

Population

1,116,875

Median Household Income

$72,509

Typical Home Value

$468,617

School District Rating

6.0

Violent Crime Rate

441.2

Avg Commute Time

19.1

About Montana on hearthmap

hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every county, town, and ZIP code in Montana. Use the interactive map to compare areas side by side, filter by what matters to you, or rank places with a custom match score.

Data is refreshed periodically from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric in the app.

Counties in Montana

56 counties, alphabetical.

Montana at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Montana?
Montana has a population of 1,116,875 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Montana?
The median home value in Montana is $468,617. Hover any county on the map for that county's value, or open Compare to put two states side by side.
What is the median household income in Montana?
Median household income in Montana is $72,509 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
How many counties are in Montana?
Montana has 56 counties. Each county page on hearthmap shows housing, school, crime, and demographic data town by town.
What is the average commute time in Montana?
The average one-way commute in Montana is 19.1 minutes, based on US Census ACS journey-to-work data.

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