Living in Malmstrom AFB, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Malmstrom AFB · Census data 2020–2024
Malmstrom AFB has 4,302 residents with a median age of 22.5. The median household income is $64,833 (11% lower than the Montana median), the median rent is $1,220/month.
Malmstrom AFB at a glance
- Population
- 4,302
- Median age
- 22.5State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $64,833State: $72,509
- Median rent
- $1,220/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 0.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.6%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Malmstrom AFB a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Montana median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Malmstrom AFB
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Malmstrom AFB the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,220 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Malmstrom AFB median household income
The median household income in Malmstrom AFB is $64,833 and the income per person is $24,181. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Malmstrom AFB: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,346
- Owner-occupied
- 0.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 99.1%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.98
Malmstrom AFB demographics
- Population
- 4,302
- Median age
- 22.5
- Under 18
- 33.6%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 1,244
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 18.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Malmstrom AFB ›
Education in Malmstrom AFB
36.6% of adults 25 and older in Malmstrom AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Malmstrom AFB
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 70.5%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 99%
Malmstrom AFB vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmstrom AFB | 4,302 | $64,833 | — | $1,220 |
| Black Eagle | 781 | $69,545 | $190,400 | $1,182 |
| Great Falls | 60,329 | $63,373 | $257,000 | $900 |
| Stockett | 155 | $70,938 | $215,000 | — |
| Sun Prairie | 1,171 | $55,688 | $164,100 | — |
| Belt | 559 | $73,929 | $171,700 | $900 |
| Ulm | 900 | $102,708 | $369,400 | — |
| Vaughn | 1,002 | $56,250 | $175,300 | $946 |
| Highwood | 205 | $85,500 | $200,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Malmstrom AFB, MT?
The median household income in Malmstrom AFB is $64,833, 11% lower than the Montana median of $72,509 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Malmstrom AFB?
The median gross rent in Malmstrom AFB is $1,220 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Malmstrom AFB, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Montana median.
What is the median age in Malmstrom AFB?
The median age in Malmstrom AFB is 22.5 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Malmstrom AFB?
The average commute to work in Malmstrom AFB is 14 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Malmstrom AFB?
The unemployment rate in Malmstrom AFB is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Malmstrom AFB?
36.6% of adults in Malmstrom AFB 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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