Living in Little Bitterroot Lake, Montana

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

Little Bitterroot Lake has 156 residents with a median age of 51.7. The median home value is $611,100.

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

Little Bitterroot Lake at a glance

Population
156
Median age
51.7State: 40.4
Median home value
$611,100State: $375,800
Homeowners
87.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%

Is Little Bitterroot Lake a good place to live?

Cons: Home values 63% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.3%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Little Bitterroot Lake

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Little Bitterroot Lake the median home value is $611,100, 84% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,417 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Little Bitterroot Lake$611,100
Montana$375,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Montana$1,081
United States$1,413

Housing in Little Bitterroot Lake: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
205
Owner-occupied
87.3%
Renter-occupied
12.7%
Vacant
65.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2003
Average household size
2.20

65.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Little Bitterroot Lake has many vacation and second homes.

Little Bitterroot Lake demographics

Population
156
Median age
51.7
Under 18
18.6%
65 and older
24.4%
Households
71
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
24.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.4%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Little Bitterroot Lake ›

Education in Little Bitterroot Lake

19.7% of adults 25 and older in Little Bitterroot Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Little Bitterroot Lake19.7%
Montana35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Little Bitterroot Lake

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
—State: 19 min
Work from home
33.3%
Drive alone
66.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Little Bitterroot Lake vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Little Bitterroot Lake156—$611,100—
Marion1,037$65,250$431,500—
Kila373$96,607$455,000—
Batavia690$46,995$369,400$1,125
Rhodes110$61,583——
Kalispell28,504$63,415$428,000$1,078
Happys Inn229$40,221$435,000—
Evergreen9,611$76,446$340,800$1,166
Somers1,280$56,917$465,400$1,131

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Living in Little Bitterroot Lake: FAQ

What is the average home price in Little Bitterroot Lake?

The median home value in Little Bitterroot Lake is $611,100, compared with $375,800 in Montana.

Is Little Bitterroot Lake, MT a good place to live?

Minuses: home values 63% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.3%.

What is the median age in Little Bitterroot Lake?

The median age in Little Bitterroot Lake is 51.7 years (Montana: 40.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Little Bitterroot Lake?

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

How educated is Little Bitterroot Lake?

19.7% of adults in Little Bitterroot Lake 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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