Living in Power, Montana

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

Power has 217 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $75,250 (4% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $167,700.

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

Power at a glance

Population
217
Median age
39.3State: 40.4
Median household income
$75,250State: $72,509
Median home value
$167,700State: $375,800
Homeowners
92.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
Average commute
17 min

Is Power a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Montana median; home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.

Cons: A poverty rate of 18.4%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Power

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Power the median home value is $167,700, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,393 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Power$167,700
Montana$375,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Montana$1,081
United States$1,413

Power median household income

The median household income in Power is $75,250 and the income per person is $27,876. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).

Median household income

Power$75,250
Montana$72,509
United States$80,734

Housing in Power: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
89
Owner-occupied
92.8%
Renter-occupied
7.2%
Vacant
6.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1975
Average household size
2.61

Power demographics

Population
217
Median age
39.3
Under 18
30%
65 and older
17.5%
Households
83
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
8.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White85.3%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Power

12.6% of adults 25 and older in Power have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Power12.6%
Montana35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Power

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
17 minState: 19 min
Work from home
4%
Drive alone
71.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
8.1%
Homes with broadband
72.3%

Power vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Power217$75,250$167,700—
Dutton268$60,987$139,500$758
Vaughn1,002$56,250$175,300$946
Fairfield759$69,265$217,400$674
Sun Prairie1,171$55,688$164,100—
Fort Shaw207$56,413$184,500—
Simms334$42,292$237,500—
Brady101$68,750——
Ulm900$102,708$369,400—

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Living in Power: FAQ

What is the median household income in Power, MT?

The median household income in Power is $75,250, 4% 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 Power?

The median home value in Power is $167,700, compared with $375,800 in Montana.

Is Power, MT a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Montana median; home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 18.4%.

What is the median age in Power?

The median age in Power is 39.3 years (Montana: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Power?

The average commute to work in Power is 17 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Power?

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

How educated is Power?

12.6% of adults in Power 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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