Living in Acton, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Acton · Census data 2020–2024
Acton has 87 residents with a median age of 17.6. The median household income is $36,042 (50% lower than the Montana median), the median rent is $1,151/month.
Acton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Acton at a glance
- Population
- 87
- Median age
- 17.6State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $36,042State: $72,509
- Median rent
- $1,151/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 3.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.8%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Acton a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Montana median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 28.6%; a poverty rate of 40.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Acton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Acton the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,151 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Acton median household income
The median household income in Acton is $36,042 and the income per person is $12,491. 40.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Acton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 39
- Owner-occupied
- 3.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 96.2%
- Vacant
- 33.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 3.35
33.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Acton has many vacation and second homes.
Acton demographics
- Population
- 87
- Median age
- 17.6
- Under 18
- 55.2%
- 65 and older
- 8%
- Households
- 26
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Acton ›
Education in Acton
12.8% of adults 25 and older in Acton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Acton
- Unemployment rate
- 28.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 34.6%
Acton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton | 87 | $36,042 | — | $1,151 |
| Billings | 119,434 | $73,712 | $343,400 | $1,138 |
| Lockwood | 7,181 | $75,700 | $235,400 | $1,138 |
| Broadview | 175 | $78,438 | $165,600 | — |
| Shepherd | 353 | $80,125 | $114,400 | — |
| Huntley | 455 | $94,821 | $233,600 | — |
| Laurel | 7,215 | $68,474 | $235,100 | $974 |
| Park City | 764 | $54,637 | $219,500 | $1,256 |
| Lavina | 134 | $40,625 | $129,200 | $625 |
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What is the median household income in Acton, MT?
The median household income in Acton is $36,042, 50% lower than the Montana median of $72,509 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Acton?
The median gross rent in Acton is $1,151 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is Acton, MT a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Montana median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 28.6%; a poverty rate of 40.2%.
What is the median age in Acton?
The median age in Acton is 17.6 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Acton?
The average commute to work in Acton is 41 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Acton?
The unemployment rate in Acton is 28.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Acton?
12.8% of adults in Acton 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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