Living in Frenchtown, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Frenchtown · Census data 2020–2024
Frenchtown has 1,927 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $94,500 (30% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $475,500, the median rent is $1,609/month.
Frenchtown at a glance
- Population
- 1,927
- Median age
- 33.1State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $94,500State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $475,500State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $1,609/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Frenchtown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Montana median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Frenchtown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Frenchtown the median home value is $475,500, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,609 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,613 a month in housing costs.
Frenchtown median household income
The median household income in Frenchtown is $94,500 and the income per person is $30,112. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Frenchtown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 721
- Owner-occupied
- 87.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.5%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 3.11
Frenchtown demographics
- Population
- 1,927
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 37.8%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 618
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Frenchtown ›
Education in Frenchtown
32.2% of adults 25 and older in Frenchtown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Frenchtown
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 92.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Frenchtown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchtown | 1,927 | $94,500 | $475,500 | $1,609 |
| Huson | 136 | $77,344 | $232,100 | — |
| Wye | 1,055 | $109,625 | $569,100 | $1,802 |
| Evaro | 466 | $70,469 | $423,800 | $1,153 |
| Alberton | 573 | $60,000 | $267,700 | $1,344 |
| Arlee | 812 | $57,500 | $261,400 | $890 |
| Orchard Homes | 5,588 | $64,904 | $553,700 | $1,000 |
| Missoula | 76,514 | $70,392 | $473,100 | $1,189 |
| East Missoula | 2,099 | $57,500 | $358,500 | $1,050 |
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What is the median household income in Frenchtown, MT?
The median household income in Frenchtown is $94,500, 30% higher 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 Frenchtown?
The median home value in Frenchtown is $475,500, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Frenchtown?
The median gross rent in Frenchtown is $1,609 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Frenchtown, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Montana median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
What is the median age in Frenchtown?
The median age in Frenchtown is 33.1 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Frenchtown?
The average commute to work in Frenchtown is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Frenchtown?
The unemployment rate in Frenchtown is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Frenchtown?
32.2% of adults in Frenchtown 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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