Living in Big Sandy, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Big Sandy · Census data 2020–2024
Big Sandy has 784 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $60,521 (17% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $187,500, the median rent is $550/month.
Big Sandy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Big Sandy at a glance
- Population
- 784
- Median age
- 43.4State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $60,521State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $187,500State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $550/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 74.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Big Sandy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 11%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Big Sandy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Big Sandy the median home value is $187,500, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $550 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,055 a month in housing costs.
Big Sandy median household income
The median household income in Big Sandy is $60,521 and the income per person is $30,399. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Big Sandy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 312
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.5%
- Vacant
- 17%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.95
Big Sandy demographics
- Population
- 784
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 259
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Big Sandy ›
Education in Big Sandy
17.2% of adults 25 and older in Big Sandy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Big Sandy
- Unemployment rate
- 11%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 63.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.1%
Big Sandy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy | 784 | $60,521 | $187,500 | $550 |
| Rocky Boy West | 1,007 | $63,125 | $103,600 | $415 |
| Box Elder | 106 | $42,857 | — | $831 |
| Boneau | 277 | $43,056 | — | $364 |
| Sangrey | 339 | $35,000 | — | — |
| Azure | 406 | $31,200 | — | $372 |
| Rocky Boy's Agency | 120 | $58,708 | — | — |
| Gildford | 217 | $98,542 | $132,500 | $605 |
| Beaver Creek | 340 | $91,563 | $280,900 | — |
More for people moving to Big Sandy
Big Sandy ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Big Sandy: FAQ
What is the median household income in Big Sandy, MT?
The median household income in Big Sandy is $60,521, 17% lower 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 Big Sandy?
The median home value in Big Sandy is $187,500, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Big Sandy?
The median gross rent in Big Sandy is $550 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Big Sandy, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 11%.
What is the median age in Big Sandy?
The median age in Big Sandy is 43.4 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Big Sandy?
The average commute to work in Big Sandy is 17 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Big Sandy?
The unemployment rate in Big Sandy is 11% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Big Sandy?
17.2% of adults in Big Sandy 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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