In Carter, Montana, the median home price is $178,494, compared with the Montana median of $468,617; median household income is $54,167; the population is 1,308; schools rate 6.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 454.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Carter at a glance
Population
1,308
Median Household Income
$54,167
Typical Home Value
$178,494
School District Rating
6.9
Violent Crime Rate
454.8
Avg Commute Time
19.5
About Carter
Carter has a population of 1,308. The median home value is $178,494, 62% below the Montana median. Median household income is $54,167 (25% below the Montana median). The most populated towns are Ekalaka and Alzada-Boyes.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Carter
2 towns, by population.
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Carter at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Carter?
- Carter has a population of 1,308 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Carter?
- The median home value in Carter is $178,494. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Carter?
- Median household income in Carter is $54,167 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Carter in?
- Carter is in Montana.
- How many towns are in Carter?
- Carter contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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