Living in Finley Point, Montana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Finley Point · Census data 2020–2024

Finley Point has 479 residents with a median age of 64.6. The median household income is $65,972 (9% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $555,100, the median rent is $1,034/month.

Finley Point is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Finley Point at a glance

Population
479
Median age
64.6State: 40.4
Median household income
$65,972State: $72,509
Median home value
$555,100State: $375,800
Median rent
$1,034/moState: $1,081
Homeowners
79.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
Average commute
27 min

Is Finley Point a good place to live?

Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Montana median; home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.8%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Finley Point

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Finley Point the median home value is $555,100, 67% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,034 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,542 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Finley Point$555,100
Montana$375,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Finley Point$1,034
Montana$1,081
United States$1,413

Finley Point median household income

The median household income in Finley Point is $65,972 and the income per person is $47,983. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).

Median household income

Finley Point$65,972
Montana$72,509
United States$80,734

Housing in Finley Point: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
713
Owner-occupied
79.9%
Renter-occupied
20.1%
Vacant
60.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1986
Average household size
1.72

60.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Finley Point has many vacation and second homes.

Finley Point demographics

Population
479
Median age
64.6
Under 18
4.8%
65 and older
47.4%
Households
279
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White87.1%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Black2.1%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Finley Point ›

Education in Finley Point

43.6% of adults 25 and older in Finley Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 25.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Finley Point43.6%
Montana35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Finley Point

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
27 minState: 19 min
Work from home
23.9%
Drive alone
63.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
86%

Finley Point vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Finley Point479$65,972$555,100$1,034
Kings Point274$75,147$1,509,100—
Polson5,428$53,418$356,300$912
Jette218$49,219$579,900—
Pablo1,632$36,400$256,700$793
Bear Dance220$84,732$833,300—
Rollins115$124,063$1,229,200—
Ronan2,001$42,298$225,500$880
Swan Lake211$82,679$576,400—

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Living in Finley Point: FAQ

What is the median household income in Finley Point, MT?

The median household income in Finley Point is $65,972, 9% 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 Finley Point?

The median home value in Finley Point is $555,100, compared with $375,800 in Montana.

How much is rent in Finley Point?

The median gross rent in Finley Point is $1,034 per month, about 51% of household income.

Is Finley Point, MT a good place to live?

Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Montana median; home values 48% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.8%.

What is the median age in Finley Point?

The median age in Finley Point is 64.6 years (Montana: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Finley Point?

The average commute to work in Finley Point is 27 minutes; 23.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Finley Point?

The unemployment rate in Finley Point is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Finley Point?

43.6% of adults in Finley Point 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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