Living in Big Sky, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Big Sky · Census data 2020–2024
Big Sky has 2,445 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $138,805 (91% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $1,137,900, the median rent is $877/month.
Big Sky at a glance
- Population
- 2,445
- Median age
- 38.4State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $138,805State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $1,137,900State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $877/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 84.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Big Sky a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 91% higher than the Montana median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 203% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Big Sky
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Big Sky the median home value is $1,137,900, 242% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $877 per month, which is 20.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,515 a month in housing costs.
Big Sky median household income
The median household income in Big Sky is $138,805 and the income per person is $88,550. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Big Sky: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,178
- Owner-occupied
- 84.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.9%
- Vacant
- 65.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.13
65.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Big Sky has many vacation and second homes.
Big Sky demographics
- Population
- 2,445
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 1,087
- Foreign-born
- 10.1%
- Veterans
- 1.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Big Sky ›
Education in Big Sky
59.1% of adults 25 and older in Big Sky have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 19.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Big Sky
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 26.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 6.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Big Sky vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky | 2,445 | $138,805 | $1,137,900 | $877 |
| Ennis | 777 | $69,650 | $402,500 | $854 |
| Gallatin Gateway | 933 | $82,500 | $814,400 | $1,589 |
| South Glastonbury | 175 | $68,516 | $464,300 | — |
| Corwin Springs | 207 | $48,244 | — | $222 |
| Emigrant | 322 | $62,863 | $350,000 | — |
| Four Corners | 5,791 | $100,917 | $648,400 | $1,338 |
| Virginia City | 129 | $61,875 | $351,900 | — |
| King Arthur Park | 1,992 | $109,106 | — | $2,223 |
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What is the median household income in Big Sky, MT?
The median household income in Big Sky is $138,805, 91% 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 Big Sky?
The median home value in Big Sky is $1,137,900, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Big Sky?
The median gross rent in Big Sky is $877 per month, about 20.9% of household income.
Is Big Sky, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 91% higher than the Montana median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 203% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Big Sky?
The median age in Big Sky is 38.4 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Big Sky?
The average commute to work in Big Sky is 19 minutes; 26.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Big Sky?
The unemployment rate in Big Sky is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Big Sky?
59.1% of adults in Big Sky 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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