Living in Bearcreek, Montana

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

Bearcreek has 88 residents with a median age of 27.7. The median household income is $115,000 (59% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $204,200.

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

Bearcreek at a glance

Population
88
Median age
27.7State: 40.4
Median household income
$115,000State: $72,509
Median home value
$204,200State: $375,800
Homeowners
75%
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
Average commute
34 min

Is Bearcreek a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the Montana median; home values 46% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.4%.

Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Bearcreek

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bearcreek the median home value is $204,200, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,036 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bearcreek$204,200
Montana$375,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Montana$1,081
United States$1,413

Bearcreek median household income

The median household income in Bearcreek is $115,000 and the income per person is $93,888. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).

Median household income

Bearcreek$115,000
Montana$72,509
United States$80,734

Housing in Bearcreek: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
28
Owner-occupied
75%
Renter-occupied
25%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1972
Average household size
3.14

Bearcreek demographics

Population
88
Median age
27.7
Under 18
5.7%
65 and older
17%
Households
28
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
16.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White86.4%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Bearcreek

45.8% of adults 25 and older in Bearcreek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bearcreek45.8%
Montana35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bearcreek

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
34 minState: 19 min
Work from home
11.8%
Drive alone
26.3%
Public transit
13.2%
Walk to work
5.3%
Homes with broadband
60.7%

Bearcreek vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bearcreek88$115,000$204,200—
Red Lodge2,502$55,750$380,700$717
Belfry231$102,823——
Roberts191$95,917—$1,375
Bridger788$42,891$250,000$753
Fromberg438$64,500$212,500$983
Joliet613$77,396$235,500$718
Montaqua145$124,250$467,700—
Absarokee926$77,143$292,000$927

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Living in Bearcreek: FAQ

What is the median household income in Bearcreek, MT?

The median household income in Bearcreek is $115,000, 59% 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 Bearcreek?

The median home value in Bearcreek is $204,200, compared with $375,800 in Montana.

Is Bearcreek, MT a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the Montana median; home values 46% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes.

What is the median age in Bearcreek?

The median age in Bearcreek is 27.7 years (Montana: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Bearcreek?

The average commute to work in Bearcreek is 34 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Bearcreek?

The unemployment rate in Bearcreek is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bearcreek?

45.8% of adults in Bearcreek 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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