Living in Hardy, Montana

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

Hardy has 64 residents with a median age of 71.6. The median household income is $80,417 (11% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $442,900.

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

Hardy at a glance

Population
64
Median age
71.6State: 40.4
Median household income
$80,417State: $72,509
Median home value
$442,900State: $375,800
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.2%

Is Hardy a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Montana median.

Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 18.8%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Hardy

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hardy the median home value is $442,900, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Hardy$442,900
Montana$375,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Montana$1,081
United States$1,413

Hardy median household income

The median household income in Hardy is $80,417 and the income per person is $48,267. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).

Median household income

Hardy$80,417
Montana$72,509
United States$80,734

Housing in Hardy: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
49
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
26.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1978
Average household size
1.78

Hardy demographics

Population
64
Median age
71.6
Under 18
0%
65 and older
85.9%
Households
36
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
9.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Hardy

42.2% of adults 25 and older in Hardy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Hardy42.2%
Montana35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Hardy

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
—State: 19 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
86.1%

Hardy vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Hardy64$80,417$442,900—
Cascade572$50,938$247,600$791
Ulm900$102,708$369,400—
Fort Shaw207$56,413$184,500—
Simms334$42,292$237,500—
Vaughn1,002$56,250$175,300$946
Sun Prairie1,171$55,688$164,100—
Fairfield759$69,265$217,400$674

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Living in Hardy: FAQ

What is the median household income in Hardy, MT?

The median household income in Hardy is $80,417, 11% 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 Hardy?

The median home value in Hardy is $442,900, compared with $375,800 in Montana.

Is Hardy, MT a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Montana median. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 18.8%.

What is the median age in Hardy?

The median age in Hardy is 71.6 years (Montana: 40.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Hardy?

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

How educated is Hardy?

42.2% of adults in Hardy 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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