Living in Fromberg, Montana

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

Fromberg has 438 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $64,500 (11% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $212,500, the median rent is $983/month.

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

Fromberg at a glance

Population
438
Median age
42.5State: 40.4
Median household income
$64,500State: $72,509
Median home value
$212,500State: $375,800
Median rent
$983/moState: $1,081
Homeowners
81.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
Average commute
32 min

Is Fromberg a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Montana median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 15.5%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Fromberg

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fromberg the median home value is $212,500, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $983 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,409 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Fromberg$212,500
Montana$375,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Fromberg$983
Montana$1,081
United States$1,413

Fromberg median household income

The median household income in Fromberg is $64,500 and the income per person is $28,810. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).

Median household income

Fromberg$64,500
Montana$72,509
United States$80,734

Housing in Fromberg: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
187
Owner-occupied
81.5%
Renter-occupied
18.5%
Vacant
10.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1972
Average household size
2.61

Fromberg demographics

Population
438
Median age
42.5
Under 18
21.5%
65 and older
18.3%
Households
168
Foreign-born
1.1%
Veterans
13.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White83.1%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Fromberg

18.6% of adults 25 and older in Fromberg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Fromberg18.6%
Montana35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Fromberg

Unemployment rate
15.5%State: 3.6%
Average commute
32 minState: 19 min
Work from home
7.8%
Drive alone
70.9%
Public transit
1.7%
Walk to work
1.7%
Homes with broadband
83.3%

Fromberg vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Fromberg438$64,500$212,500$983
Bridger788$42,891$250,000$753
Joliet613$77,396$235,500$718
Montaqua145$124,250$467,700—
Roberts191$95,917—$1,375
Park City764$54,637$219,500$1,256
Pryor497$47,083$90,700—
Belfry231$102,823——
Laurel7,215$68,474$235,100$974

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Living in Fromberg: FAQ

What is the median household income in Fromberg, MT?

The median household income in Fromberg is $64,500, 11% 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 Fromberg?

The median home value in Fromberg is $212,500, compared with $375,800 in Montana.

How much is rent in Fromberg?

The median gross rent in Fromberg is $983 per month, about 27.5% of household income.

Is Fromberg, MT a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Montana median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 15.5%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.

What is the median age in Fromberg?

The median age in Fromberg is 42.5 years (Montana: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Fromberg?

The average commute to work in Fromberg is 32 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Fromberg?

The unemployment rate in Fromberg is 15.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Fromberg?

18.6% of adults in Fromberg 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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