Living in Montaqua, Montana

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

Montaqua has 145 residents with a median age of 69.1. The median household income is $124,250 (71% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $467,700.

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

Montaqua at a glance

Population
145
Median age
69.1State: 40.4
Median household income
$124,250State: $72,509
Median home value
$467,700State: $375,800
Homeowners
92.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
Average commute
9 min

Is Montaqua a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 71% higher than the Montana median; an average commute of 9 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.1%.

Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Montaqua

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Montaqua the median home value is $467,700, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Montaqua$467,700
Montana$375,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Montana$1,081
United States$1,413

Montaqua median household income

The median household income in Montaqua is $124,250 and the income per person is $56,188. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).

Median household income

Montaqua$124,250
Montana$72,509
United States$80,734

Housing in Montaqua: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
95
Owner-occupied
92.5%
Renter-occupied
7.5%
Vacant
29.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1979
Average household size
2.16

Montaqua demographics

Population
145
Median age
69.1
Under 18
0%
65 and older
69%
Households
67
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
8.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White82.1%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Montaqua

26.2% of adults 25 and older in Montaqua have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Montaqua26.2%
Montana35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Montaqua

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
9 minState: 19 min
Work from home
32.7%
Drive alone
53.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
10%
Homes with broadband
86.6%

Montaqua vs nearby towns

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

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Living in Montaqua: FAQ

What is the median household income in Montaqua, MT?

The median household income in Montaqua is $124,250, 71% 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 Montaqua?

The median home value in Montaqua is $467,700, compared with $375,800 in Montana.

Is Montaqua, MT a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 71% higher than the Montana median; an average commute of 9 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Montaqua?

The median age in Montaqua is 69.1 years (Montana: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Montaqua?

The average commute to work in Montaqua is 9 minutes; 32.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Montaqua?

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

How educated is Montaqua?

26.2% of adults in Montaqua 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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