Living in Black Eagle, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Black Eagle · Census data 2020–2024
Black Eagle has 781 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $69,545 (4% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $190,400, the median rent is $1,182/month.
Black Eagle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Black Eagle at a glance
- Population
- 781
- Median age
- 46.5State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $69,545State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $190,400State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $1,182/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Black Eagle a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Montana median; a poverty rate of 31.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Black Eagle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Black Eagle the median home value is $190,400, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,182 per month, which is 20.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,027 a month in housing costs.
Black Eagle median household income
The median household income in Black Eagle is $69,545 and the income per person is $35,603. 31.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Black Eagle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 591
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 31.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 1.93
31.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Black Eagle has many vacation and second homes.
Black Eagle demographics
- Population
- 781
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 29.3%
- Households
- 404
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 16.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Black Eagle ›
Education in Black Eagle
15.9% of adults 25 and older in Black Eagle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Black Eagle
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Black Eagle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Eagle | 781 | $69,545 | $190,400 | $1,182 |
| Great Falls | 60,329 | $63,373 | $257,000 | $900 |
| Malmstrom AFB | 4,302 | $64,833 | — | $1,220 |
| Sun Prairie | 1,171 | $55,688 | $164,100 | — |
| Stockett | 155 | $70,938 | $215,000 | — |
| Vaughn | 1,002 | $56,250 | $175,300 | $946 |
| Ulm | 900 | $102,708 | $369,400 | — |
| Belt | 559 | $73,929 | $171,700 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Black Eagle, MT?
The median household income in Black Eagle is $69,545, 4% 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 Black Eagle?
The median home value in Black Eagle is $190,400, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Black Eagle?
The median gross rent in Black Eagle is $1,182 per month, about 20.8% of household income.
Is Black Eagle, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Montana median; a poverty rate of 31.4%.
What is the median age in Black Eagle?
The median age in Black Eagle is 46.5 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Black Eagle?
The average commute to work in Black Eagle is 15 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Black Eagle?
The unemployment rate in Black Eagle is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Black Eagle?
15.9% of adults in Black Eagle 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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