Living in Montague, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Montague · Census data 2020–2024
Montague has 8,482 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $70,510 (32% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $282,100, the median rent is $1,207/month.
Montague at a glance
- Population
- 8,482
- Median age
- 44.3State: 40
- Median household income
- $70,510State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $282,100State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,207/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 62.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Montague a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Massachusetts median; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Montague
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Montague the median home value is $282,100, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,207 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,772 a month in housing costs.
Montague median household income
The median household income in Montague is $70,510 and the income per person is $37,992. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Montague: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,015
- Owner-occupied
- 62.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.3%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.20
Montague demographics
- Population
- 8,482
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 3,793
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Montague ›
Education in Montague
37.5% of adults 25 and older in Montague have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Montague
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 66.6%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Montague vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montague | 8,482 | $70,510 | $282,100 | $1,207 |
| Millers Falls | 1,054 | $68,750 | $254,200 | $1,316 |
| Turners Falls | 4,124 | $54,772 | $246,700 | $1,116 |
| Gill | 1,740 | $90,208 | $340,100 | $1,193 |
| Erving | 1,703 | $77,656 | $271,800 | $1,163 |
| Deerfield | 5,158 | $106,136 | $414,900 | $1,334 |
| Wendell | 850 | $65,288 | $290,300 | $1,239 |
| Greenfield | 17,664 | $55,614 | $263,100 | $1,107 |
| Leverett | 1,608 | $104,688 | $435,500 | $1,389 |
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What is the median household income in Montague, MA?
The median household income in Montague is $70,510, 32% lower than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Montague?
The median home value in Montague is $282,100, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Montague?
The median gross rent in Montague is $1,207 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is Montague, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Massachusetts median; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
What is the median age in Montague?
The median age in Montague is 44.3 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Montague?
The average commute to work in Montague is 21 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Montague?
The unemployment rate in Montague is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Montague?
37.5% of adults in Montague have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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