Living in Broadus, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Broadus · Census data 2020–2024
Broadus has 459 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $60,000 (17% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $171,400, the median rent is $523/month.
Broadus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Broadus at a glance
- Population
- 459
- Median age
- 37.7State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $60,000State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $171,400State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $523/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 7 min
Is Broadus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 7 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Montana median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Broadus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Broadus the median home value is $171,400, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $523 per month, which is 14.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,174 a month in housing costs.
Broadus median household income
The median household income in Broadus is $60,000 and the income per person is $41,078. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Broadus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 274
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 36.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.33
36.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Broadus has many vacation and second homes.
Broadus demographics
- Population
- 459
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 26.6%
- Households
- 174
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Broadus ›
Education in Broadus
13% of adults 25 and older in Broadus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Broadus
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 7 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 60%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.4%
Broadus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadus | 459 | $60,000 | $171,400 | $523 |
| Ashland | 959 | $45,607 | $85,000 | $621 |
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What is the median household income in Broadus, MT?
The median household income in Broadus is $60,000, 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 Broadus?
The median home value in Broadus is $171,400, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Broadus?
The median gross rent in Broadus is $523 per month, about 14.7% of household income.
Is Broadus, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 7 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Montana median.
What is the median age in Broadus?
The median age in Broadus is 37.7 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Broadus?
The average commute to work in Broadus is 7 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Broadus?
The unemployment rate in Broadus is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Broadus?
13% of adults in Broadus 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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