Living in Polson, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Polson · Census data 2020–2024
Polson has 5,428 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $53,418 (26% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $356,300, the median rent is $912/month.
Polson at a glance
- Population
- 5,428
- Median age
- 43State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $53,418State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $356,300State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $912/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 54.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Polson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Montana median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Polson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Polson the median home value is $356,300, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $912 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,718 a month in housing costs.
Polson median household income
The median household income in Polson is $53,418 and the income per person is $31,661. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Polson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,885
- Owner-occupied
- 54.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.4%
- Vacant
- 17.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.24
Polson demographics
- Population
- 5,428
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.8%
- Households
- 2,380
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Polson ›
Education in Polson
29.6% of adults 25 and older in Polson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Polson
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 82%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
Polson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polson | 5,428 | $53,418 | $356,300 | $912 |
| Jette | 218 | $49,219 | $579,900 | — |
| Finley Point | 479 | $65,972 | $555,100 | $1,034 |
| Kings Point | 274 | $75,147 | $1,509,100 | — |
| Pablo | 1,632 | $36,400 | $256,700 | $793 |
| Ronan | 2,001 | $42,298 | $225,500 | $880 |
| Rollins | 115 | $124,063 | $1,229,200 | — |
| Bear Dance | 220 | $84,732 | $833,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Polson, MT?
The median household income in Polson is $53,418, 26% 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 Polson?
The median home value in Polson is $356,300, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Polson?
The median gross rent in Polson is $912 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Polson, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Montana median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Polson?
The median age in Polson is 43 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Polson?
The average commute to work in Polson is 20 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Polson?
The unemployment rate in Polson is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Polson?
29.6% of adults in Polson 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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