Living in Lewistown, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lewistown · Census data 2020–2024
Lewistown has 6,087 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $48,750 (33% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $198,400, the median rent is $1,007/month.
Lewistown at a glance
- Population
- 6,087
- Median age
- 44.7State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $48,750State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $198,400State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $1,007/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 56.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Lewistown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lewistown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lewistown the median home value is $198,400, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,007 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,189 a month in housing costs.
Lewistown median household income
The median household income in Lewistown is $48,750 and the income per person is $30,049. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Lewistown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,101
- Owner-occupied
- 56.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.9%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.03
Lewistown demographics
- Population
- 6,087
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 2,880
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 16%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lewistown ›
Education in Lewistown
17.7% of adults 25 and older in Lewistown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lewistown
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.6%
Lewistown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewistown | 6,087 | $48,750 | $198,400 | $1,007 |
| Lewistown Heights | 488 | $89,931 | $314,300 | — |
| Moore | 224 | $49,792 | $183,000 | $794 |
| Hobson | 160 | $42,917 | $161,300 | $538 |
| Denton | 193 | $56,667 | $157,800 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Lewistown, MT?
The median household income in Lewistown is $48,750, 33% 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 Lewistown?
The median home value in Lewistown is $198,400, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Lewistown?
The median gross rent in Lewistown is $1,007 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Lewistown, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
What is the median age in Lewistown?
The median age in Lewistown is 44.7 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Lewistown?
The average commute to work in Lewistown is 13 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lewistown?
The unemployment rate in Lewistown is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lewistown?
17.7% of adults in Lewistown 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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