Living in Hungry Horse, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hungry Horse · Census data 2020–2024
Hungry Horse has 679 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $53,056 (27% lower than the Montana median).
Hungry Horse is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hungry Horse at a glance
- Population
- 679
- Median age
- 34State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $53,056State: $72,509
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Hungry Horse a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Montana median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Hungry Horse median household income
The median household income in Hungry Horse is $53,056 and the income per person is $27,566. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Hungry Horse: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 482
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 46.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.50
46.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hungry Horse has many vacation and second homes.
Hungry Horse demographics
- Population
- 679
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 30.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 260
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 16.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hungry Horse ›
Education in Hungry Horse
15.2% of adults 25 and older in Hungry Horse have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hungry Horse
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.8%
Hungry Horse vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Horse | 679 | $53,056 | — | — |
| Coram | 452 | $63,388 | $243,200 | — |
| Columbia Falls | 5,615 | $75,766 | $384,400 | $1,016 |
| West Glacier | 263 | $90,000 | $497,600 | $1,008 |
| Helena Flats | 857 | $93,625 | $582,400 | — |
| Whitefish | 8,749 | $73,811 | $684,300 | $1,354 |
| Evergreen | 9,611 | $76,446 | $340,800 | $1,166 |
| Kalispell | 28,504 | $63,415 | $428,000 | $1,078 |
| Rhodes | 110 | $61,583 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Hungry Horse, MT?
The median household income in Hungry Horse is $53,056, 27% lower than the Montana median of $72,509 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Hungry Horse, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.5%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Montana median.
What is the median age in Hungry Horse?
The median age in Hungry Horse is 34 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Hungry Horse?
The average commute to work in Hungry Horse is 17 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hungry Horse?
The unemployment rate in Hungry Horse is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hungry Horse?
15.2% of adults in Hungry Horse 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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