Living in Conrad, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Conrad · Census data 2020–2024
Conrad has 2,618 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $47,857 (34% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $188,900, the median rent is $918/month.
Conrad at a glance
- Population
- 2,618
- Median age
- 39.5State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $47,857State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $188,900State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $918/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Conrad a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Conrad
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Conrad the median home value is $188,900, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $918 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,192 a month in housing costs.
Conrad median household income
The median household income in Conrad is $47,857 and the income per person is $29,008. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Conrad: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,247
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.9%
- Vacant
- 17.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.47
Conrad demographics
- Population
- 2,618
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 1,026
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Conrad ›
Education in Conrad
23.4% of adults 25 and older in Conrad have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Conrad
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Conrad vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad | 2,618 | $47,857 | $188,900 | $918 |
| Brady | 101 | $68,750 | — | — |
| New Miami Colony | 330 | $2,499 | $211,400 | — |
| Valier | 573 | $53,021 | $138,400 | $780 |
| Shelby | 3,216 | $58,413 | $232,700 | $893 |
| Dupuyer | 127 | $110,000 | $225,000 | — |
| Birch Creek Colony | 121 | $2,499 | — | — |
| Dutton | 268 | $60,987 | $139,500 | $758 |
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What is the median household income in Conrad, MT?
The median household income in Conrad is $47,857, 34% 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 Conrad?
The median home value in Conrad is $188,900, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Conrad?
The median gross rent in Conrad is $918 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is Conrad, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Conrad?
The median age in Conrad is 39.5 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Conrad?
The average commute to work in Conrad is 15 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Conrad?
The unemployment rate in Conrad is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Conrad?
23.4% of adults in Conrad 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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