Living in Browning, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Browning · Census data 2020–2024
Browning has 943 residents with a median age of 28.2. The median household income is $34,250 (53% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $151,800, the median rent is $589/month.
Browning is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Browning at a glance
- Population
- 943
- Median age
- 28.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $34,250State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $151,800State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $589/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Browning a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 17.3%; a poverty rate of 46.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Browning
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Browning the median home value is $151,800, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $589 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Browning median household income
The median household income in Browning is $34,250 and the income per person is $15,129. 46.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Browning: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 391
- Owner-occupied
- 62.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.8%
- Vacant
- 19.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.99
Browning demographics
- Population
- 943
- Median age
- 28.2
- Under 18
- 34.8%
- 65 and older
- 9%
- Households
- 315
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Browning ›
Education in Browning
14.9% of adults 25 and older in Browning have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Browning
- Unemployment rate
- 17.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 15%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.3%
Browning vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browning | 943 | $34,250 | $151,800 | $589 |
| North Browning | 3,144 | $37,155 | $187,500 | $475 |
| Starr School | 235 | $72,596 | $162,500 | — |
| East Glacier Park Village | 271 | $53,182 | $194,300 | $938 |
| Heart Butte | 521 | $31,389 | $46,300 | $455 |
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What is the median household income in Browning, MT?
The median household income in Browning is $34,250, 53% 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 Browning?
The median home value in Browning is $151,800, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Browning?
The median gross rent in Browning is $589 per month, about 25.5% of household income.
Is Browning, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 17.3%; a poverty rate of 46.4%.
What is the median age in Browning?
The median age in Browning is 28.2 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Browning?
The average commute to work in Browning is 12 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Browning?
The unemployment rate in Browning is 17.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Browning?
14.9% of adults in Browning 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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