Living in Harlowton, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harlowton · Census data 2020–2024
Harlowton has 1,058 residents with a median age of 50.5. The median household income is $55,600 (23% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $180,500, the median rent is $742/month.
Harlowton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harlowton at a glance
- Population
- 1,058
- Median age
- 50.5State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $55,600State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $180,500State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $742/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Harlowton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Montana median; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harlowton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harlowton the median home value is $180,500, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $742 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,331 a month in housing costs.
Harlowton median household income
The median household income in Harlowton is $55,600 and the income per person is $29,052. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Harlowton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 585
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 20%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.20
Harlowton demographics
- Population
- 1,058
- Median age
- 50.5
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 35.3%
- Households
- 468
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 13.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harlowton ›
Education in Harlowton
19.6% of adults 25 and older in Harlowton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harlowton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.2%
Harlowton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlowton | 1,058 | $55,600 | $180,500 | $742 |
| Ryegate | 273 | $46,786 | $147,500 | $813 |
| Moore | 224 | $49,792 | $183,000 | $794 |
| Hobson | 160 | $42,917 | $161,300 | $538 |
| Big Timber | 1,611 | $66,898 | $278,200 | $1,109 |
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What is the median household income in Harlowton, MT?
The median household income in Harlowton is $55,600, 23% 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 Harlowton?
The median home value in Harlowton is $180,500, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Harlowton?
The median gross rent in Harlowton is $742 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Harlowton, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Montana median; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
What is the median age in Harlowton?
The median age in Harlowton is 50.5 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Harlowton?
The average commute to work in Harlowton is 14 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harlowton?
The unemployment rate in Harlowton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harlowton?
19.6% of adults in Harlowton 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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