Living in Craig, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Craig · Census data 2020–2024
Craig has 172 residents with a median age of 41.6. .
Craig is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Craig at a glance
- Population
- 172
- Median age
- 41.6State: 40.4
- Homeowners
- 96.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.1%
Is Craig a good place to live?
Cons: A poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Housing in Craig: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 93
- Owner-occupied
- 96.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.3%
- Vacant
- 35.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.87
35.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Craig has many vacation and second homes.
Craig demographics
- Population
- 172
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 60
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Craig ›
Education in Craig
9.1% of adults 25 and older in Craig have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Craig
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 19 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Craig vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig | 172 | — | — | — |
| Cascade | 572 | $50,938 | $247,600 | $791 |
| Helena Valley Northwest | 5,183 | $100,605 | $404,200 | $1,603 |
| Helena Valley Northeast | 4,659 | $140,517 | $576,700 | — |
| Marysville | 160 | $99,167 | $287,500 | — |
| Helena Valley West Central | 8,056 | $90,082 | $367,200 | $1,327 |
| Simms | 334 | $42,292 | $237,500 | — |
| Fort Shaw | 207 | $56,413 | $184,500 | — |
| Helena Valley Southeast | 9,108 | $74,075 | $331,500 | $1,106 |
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Is Craig, MT a good place to live?
Minuses: a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Craig?
The median age in Craig is 41.6 years (Montana: 40.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Craig?
The unemployment rate in Craig is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Craig?
9.1% of adults in Craig 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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