Living in Busby, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Busby · Census data 2020–2024
Busby has 569 residents with a median age of 32.2. The median household income is $46,071 (36% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $133,600, the median rent is $405/month.
Busby is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Busby at a glance
- Population
- 569
- Median age
- 32.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $46,071State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $133,600State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $405/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 37.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Busby a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 17.3%; a poverty rate of 28.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Busby
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Busby the median home value is $133,600, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $405 per month, which is 12.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Busby median household income
The median household income in Busby is $46,071 and the income per person is $15,626. 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Busby: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 205
- Owner-occupied
- 37.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 62.2%
- Vacant
- 20%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.39
Busby demographics
- Population
- 569
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 164
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Busby ›
Education in Busby
17.2% of adults 25 and older in Busby have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Busby
- Unemployment rate
- 17.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 19.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.3%
Busby vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busby | 569 | $46,071 | $133,600 | $405 |
| Lame Deer | 1,872 | $23,700 | $111,100 | $558 |
| Crow Agency | 2,192 | $52,339 | $58,800 | $474 |
| Lodge Grass | 429 | $49,375 | $62,200 | $850 |
| Colstrip | 2,101 | $82,500 | $194,900 | $659 |
| Ashland | 959 | $45,607 | $85,000 | $621 |
| Wyola | 481 | $63,032 | $65,200 | $488 |
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What is the median household income in Busby, MT?
The median household income in Busby is $46,071, 36% 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 Busby?
The median home value in Busby is $133,600, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Busby?
The median gross rent in Busby is $405 per month, about 12.2% of household income.
Is Busby, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 17.3%; a poverty rate of 28.4%.
What is the median age in Busby?
The median age in Busby is 32.2 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Busby?
The average commute to work in Busby is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Busby?
The unemployment rate in Busby is 17.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Busby?
17.2% of adults in Busby 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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