Living in Gildford, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gildford · Census data 2020–2024
Gildford has 217 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $98,542 (36% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $132,500, the median rent is $605/month.
Gildford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gildford at a glance
- Population
- 217
- Median age
- 43.8State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $98,542State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $132,500State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $605/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Gildford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the Montana median; home values 65% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gildford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gildford the median home value is $132,500, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $605 per month, which is 15.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,528 a month in housing costs.
Gildford median household income
The median household income in Gildford is $98,542 and the income per person is $34,054. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Gildford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 94
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.55
Gildford demographics
- Population
- 217
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 30.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 85
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gildford ›
Education in Gildford
20.4% of adults 25 and older in Gildford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gildford
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 64.7%
Gildford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildford | 217 | $98,542 | $132,500 | $605 |
| Hingham | 127 | $96,696 | $135,000 | — |
| Rudyard | 312 | $98,542 | $96,300 | $650 |
| Joplin | 265 | $67,891 | — | — |
| Box Elder | 106 | $42,857 | — | $831 |
| Beaver Creek | 340 | $91,563 | $280,900 | — |
| Rocky Boy West | 1,007 | $63,125 | $103,600 | $415 |
| Herron | 132 | $108,235 | $429,400 | — |
| West Havre | 143 | $67,188 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Gildford, MT?
The median household income in Gildford is $98,542, 36% 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 Gildford?
The median home value in Gildford is $132,500, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Gildford?
The median gross rent in Gildford is $605 per month, about 15.5% of household income.
Is Gildford, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the Montana median; home values 65% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Gildford?
The median age in Gildford is 43.8 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Gildford?
The average commute to work in Gildford is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gildford?
The unemployment rate in Gildford is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gildford?
20.4% of adults in Gildford 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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