Living in Harlem, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harlem · Census data 2020–2024
Harlem has 822 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $82,596 (14% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $100,800, the median rent is $824/month.
Harlem is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harlem at a glance
- Population
- 822
- Median age
- 35.8State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $82,596State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $100,800State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $824/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.4%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Harlem a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Montana median; home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harlem
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harlem the median home value is $100,800, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $824 per month, which is 17.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,358 a month in housing costs.
Harlem median household income
The median household income in Harlem is $82,596 and the income per person is $34,367. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Harlem: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 402
- Owner-occupied
- 62.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.7%
- Vacant
- 24.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.70
Harlem demographics
- Population
- 822
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 302
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harlem ›
Education in Harlem
34.4% of adults 25 and older in Harlem have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harlem
- Unemployment rate
- 10.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 67.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Harlem vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem | 822 | $82,596 | $100,800 | $824 |
| Fort Belknap Agency | 1,227 | $46,071 | $72,700 | $368 |
| Chinook | 1,353 | $61,750 | $214,700 | $763 |
| Turner Colony | 157 | $133,125 | — | — |
| Dodson | 153 | $40,804 | $45,200 | — |
| Hays | 1,009 | $52,250 | $59,200 | $625 |
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What is the median household income in Harlem, MT?
The median household income in Harlem is $82,596, 14% 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 Harlem?
The median home value in Harlem is $100,800, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Harlem?
The median gross rent in Harlem is $824 per month, about 17.8% of household income.
Is Harlem, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Montana median; home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
What is the median age in Harlem?
The median age in Harlem is 35.8 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Harlem?
The average commute to work in Harlem is 15 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harlem?
The unemployment rate in Harlem is 10.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harlem?
34.4% of adults in Harlem 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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