Living in Moore, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moore · Census data 2020–2024
Moore has 224 residents with a median age of 52.2. The median household income is $49,792 (31% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $183,000, the median rent is $794/month.
Moore is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Moore at a glance
- Population
- 224
- Median age
- 52.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $49,792State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $183,000State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $794/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 61.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Moore a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Montana median; a poverty rate of 22.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Moore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moore the median home value is $183,000, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $794 per month, which is 10.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,054 a month in housing costs.
Moore median household income
The median household income in Moore is $49,792 and the income per person is $28,903. 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Moore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 118
- Owner-occupied
- 61.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.9%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.07
Moore demographics
- Population
- 224
- Median age
- 52.2
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 31.3%
- Households
- 108
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moore ›
Education in Moore
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Moore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moore
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.4%
Moore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore | 224 | $49,792 | $183,000 | $794 |
| Hobson | 160 | $42,917 | $161,300 | $538 |
| Lewistown | 6,087 | $48,750 | $198,400 | $1,007 |
| Lewistown Heights | 488 | $89,931 | $314,300 | — |
| Denton | 193 | $56,667 | $157,800 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Moore, MT?
The median household income in Moore is $49,792, 31% 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 Moore?
The median home value in Moore is $183,000, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Moore?
The median gross rent in Moore is $794 per month, about 10.8% of household income.
Is Moore, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Montana median; a poverty rate of 22.3%.
What is the median age in Moore?
The median age in Moore is 52.2 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Moore?
The average commute to work in Moore is 15 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moore?
The unemployment rate in Moore is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moore?
16.7% of adults in Moore 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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