Living in Joliet, Montana

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

Joliet has 613 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $77,396 (7% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $235,500, the median rent is $718/month.

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

Joliet at a glance

Population
613
Median age
38.5State: 40.4
Median household income
$77,396State: $72,509
Median home value
$235,500State: $375,800
Median rent
$718/moState: $1,081
Homeowners
86.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
Average commute
26 min

Is Joliet a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Montana median; home values 37% lower than the state median.

Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 14%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Joliet

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Joliet the median home value is $235,500, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $718 per month, which is 18.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,427 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Joliet$235,500
Montana$375,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Joliet$718
Montana$1,081
United States$1,413

Joliet median household income

The median household income in Joliet is $77,396 and the income per person is $29,733. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).

Median household income

Joliet$77,396
Montana$72,509
United States$80,734

Housing in Joliet: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
244
Owner-occupied
86.1%
Renter-occupied
13.9%
Vacant
2.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1959
Average household size
2.59

Joliet demographics

Population
613
Median age
38.5
Under 18
20.9%
65 and older
16.2%
Households
237
Foreign-born
0.8%
Veterans
15.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White95.4%
Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Black0%
Asian0.5%

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

Education in Joliet

19.1% of adults 25 and older in Joliet have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Joliet19.1%
Montana35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Joliet

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
26 minState: 19 min
Work from home
15%
Drive alone
59.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
21.4%
Homes with broadband
80.2%

Joliet vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Joliet613$77,396$235,500$718
Montaqua145$124,250$467,700—
Fromberg438$64,500$212,500$983
Park City764$54,637$219,500$1,256
Bridger788$42,891$250,000$753
Roberts191$95,917—$1,375
Laurel7,215$68,474$235,100$974
Columbus2,003$65,250$282,800$945
Pryor497$47,083$90,700—

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Living in Joliet: FAQ

What is the median household income in Joliet, MT?

The median household income in Joliet is $77,396, 7% 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 Joliet?

The median home value in Joliet is $235,500, compared with $375,800 in Montana.

How much is rent in Joliet?

The median gross rent in Joliet is $718 per month, about 18.5% of household income.

Is Joliet, MT a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Montana median; home values 37% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 14%.

What is the median age in Joliet?

The median age in Joliet is 38.5 years (Montana: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Joliet?

The average commute to work in Joliet is 26 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Joliet?

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

How educated is Joliet?

19.1% of adults in Joliet 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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