In Dawson, Montana, the median home price is $189,792; median household income is $71,334; the population is 8,827; schools rate 4.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 244.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.1 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Dawson at a glance
Population
8,827
Median Household Income
$71,334
Typical Home Value
$189,792
School District Rating
4.8
Violent Crime Rate
244.8
Avg Commute Time
19.1
About Dawson
Dawson has a population of 8,827. The median home value is $189,792, 59% below the Montana median. Median household income is $71,334 (2% below the Montana median). The most populated towns are Glendive and Richey.
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 Dawson
2 towns, by population.
Dawson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Dawson?
- Dawson has a population of 8,827 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Dawson?
- The median home value in Dawson is $189,792. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Dawson?
- Median household income in Dawson is $71,334 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Dawson in?
- Dawson is in Montana.
- How many towns are in Dawson?
- Dawson 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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