Living in Absarokee, Montana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Absarokee · Census data 2020–2024

Absarokee has 926 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $77,143 (6% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $292,000, the median rent is $927/month.

Absarokee is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Absarokee at a glance

Population
926
Median age
42.3State: 40.4
Median household income
$77,143State: $72,509
Median home value
$292,000State: $375,800
Median rent
$927/moState: $1,081
Homeowners
80.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
Average commute
21 min

Is Absarokee a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Montana median; home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%.

Cons: An average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.2%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Absarokee

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Absarokee the median home value is $292,000, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $927 per month, which is 13% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,602 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Absarokee$292,000
Montana$375,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Absarokee$927
Montana$1,081
United States$1,413

Absarokee median household income

The median household income in Absarokee is $77,143 and the income per person is $51,368. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).

Median household income

Absarokee$77,143
Montana$72,509
United States$80,734

Housing in Absarokee: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
483
Owner-occupied
80.6%
Renter-occupied
19.4%
Vacant
11.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1982
Average household size
2.16

Absarokee demographics

Population
926
Median age
42.3
Under 18
19.3%
65 and older
27%
Households
428
Foreign-born
1.7%
Veterans
17.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White88.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.1%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Absarokee ›

Education in Absarokee

36.9% of adults 25 and older in Absarokee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Absarokee36.9%
Montana35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Absarokee

Unemployment rate
1.1%State: 3.6%
Average commute
21 minState: 19 min
Work from home
10.2%
Drive alone
42.8%
Public transit
4.6%
Walk to work
11.7%
Homes with broadband
83.4%

Absarokee vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Absarokee926$77,143$292,000$927
Columbus2,003$65,250$282,800$945
Roberts191$95,917—$1,375
Greycliff158$70,417——
Joliet613$77,396$235,500$718
Red Lodge2,502$55,750$380,700$717
Montaqua145$124,250$467,700—
Park City764$54,637$219,500$1,256

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Living in Absarokee: FAQ

What is the median household income in Absarokee, MT?

The median household income in Absarokee is $77,143, 6% higher than the Montana median of $72,509 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Absarokee?

The median home value in Absarokee is $292,000, compared with $375,800 in Montana.

How much is rent in Absarokee?

The median gross rent in Absarokee is $927 per month, about 13% of household income.

Is Absarokee, MT a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Montana median; home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.2%.

What is the median age in Absarokee?

The median age in Absarokee is 42.3 years (Montana: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Absarokee?

The average commute to work in Absarokee is 21 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Absarokee?

The unemployment rate in Absarokee is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Absarokee?

36.9% of adults in Absarokee 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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