Living in Fox Lake, Montana

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

Fox Lake has 149 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $83,333 (15% higher than the Montana median), the median rent is $1,088/month.

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

Fox Lake at a glance

Population
149
Median age
37.6State: 40.4
Median household income
$83,333State: $72,509
Median rent
$1,088/moState: $1,081
Homeowners
44.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
Average commute
30 min

Is Fox Lake a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Montana median; a poverty rate of 2.7%.

Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Fox Lake

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fox Lake the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,088 per month, which is 17% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $993 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Montana$375,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Fox Lake$1,088
Montana$1,081
United States$1,413

Fox Lake median household income

The median household income in Fox Lake is $83,333 and the income per person is $27,628. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).

Median household income

Fox Lake$83,333
Montana$72,509
United States$80,734

Housing in Fox Lake: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
94
Owner-occupied
44.8%
Renter-occupied
55.2%
Vacant
38.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1985
Average household size
2.57

38.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fox Lake has many vacation and second homes.

Fox Lake demographics

Population
149
Median age
37.6
Under 18
31.5%
65 and older
18.1%
Households
58
Foreign-born
1.3%
Veterans
18.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White64.4%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian9.4%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fox Lake ›

Education in Fox Lake

26.1% of adults 25 and older in Fox Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Fox Lake26.1%
Montana35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Fox Lake

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
30 minState: 19 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
86.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
91.4%

Fox Lake vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Fox Lake149$83,333—$1,088
Crane187$79,545$230,300—
Richey238$73,750$120,800$492
Savage316$86,250$257,100$750
Sidney6,171$62,538$236,900$931
Fairview971$86,667$171,600$725
Culbertson567$101,136$217,200$1,154
Bainville334$92,917—$788
Poplar635$43,438$95,000$665

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Living in Fox Lake: FAQ

What is the median household income in Fox Lake, MT?

The median household income in Fox Lake is $83,333, 15% higher than the Montana median of $72,509 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How much is rent in Fox Lake?

The median gross rent in Fox Lake is $1,088 per month, about 17% of household income.

Is Fox Lake, MT a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Montana median; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.

What is the median age in Fox Lake?

The median age in Fox Lake is 37.6 years (Montana: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Fox Lake?

The average commute to work in Fox Lake is 30 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Fox Lake?

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

How educated is Fox Lake?

26.1% of adults in Fox Lake 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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