Living in North Browning, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Browning · Census data 2020–2024
North Browning has 3,144 residents with a median age of 28. The median household income is $37,155 (49% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $187,500, the median rent is $475/month.
North Browning at a glance
- Population
- 3,144
- Median age
- 28State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $37,155State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $187,500State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $475/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 43.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is North Browning a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 17%; a poverty rate of 43.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Browning
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Browning the median home value is $187,500, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $475 per month, which is 20.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
North Browning median household income
The median household income in North Browning is $37,155 and the income per person is $16,544. 43.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in North Browning: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 884
- Owner-occupied
- 43.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.4%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.79
North Browning demographics
- Population
- 3,144
- Median age
- 28
- Under 18
- 34.7%
- 65 and older
- 9%
- Households
- 802
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Browning ›
Education in North Browning
12.3% of adults 25 and older in North Browning have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Browning
- Unemployment rate
- 17%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 63.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
North Browning vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Browning | 3,144 | $37,155 | $187,500 | $475 |
| Browning | 943 | $34,250 | $151,800 | $589 |
| Starr School | 235 | $72,596 | $162,500 | — |
| East Glacier Park Village | 271 | $53,182 | $194,300 | $938 |
| Heart Butte | 521 | $31,389 | $46,300 | $455 |
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What is the median household income in North Browning, MT?
The median household income in North Browning is $37,155, 49% 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 North Browning?
The median home value in North Browning is $187,500, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in North Browning?
The median gross rent in North Browning is $475 per month, about 20.6% of household income.
Is North Browning, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 17%; a poverty rate of 43.3%.
What is the median age in North Browning?
The median age in North Browning is 28 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in North Browning?
The average commute to work in North Browning is 13 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Browning?
The unemployment rate in North Browning is 17% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Browning?
12.3% of adults in North Browning 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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