Living in Pryor, Montana

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

Pryor has 497 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $47,083 (35% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $90,700.

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

Pryor at a glance

Population
497
Median age
31.1State: 40.4
Median household income
$47,083State: $72,509
Median home value
$90,700State: $375,800
Homeowners
80.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
Average commute
31 min

Is Pryor a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Montana median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 22.6%; a poverty rate of 36.4%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Pryor

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pryor the median home value is $90,700, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 17.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Pryor$90,700
Montana$375,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Montana$1,081
United States$1,413

Pryor median household income

The median household income in Pryor is $47,083 and the income per person is $20,470. 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).

Median household income

Pryor$47,083
Montana$72,509
United States$80,734

Housing in Pryor: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
157
Owner-occupied
80.8%
Renter-occupied
19.2%
Vacant
20.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1983
Average household size
3.98

Pryor demographics

Population
497
Median age
31.1
Under 18
34%
65 and older
18.5%
Households
125
Foreign-born
1%
Veterans
2.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White17.5%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Pryor

7.3% of adults 25 and older in Pryor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Pryor7.3%
Montana35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Pryor

Unemployment rate
22.6%State: 3.6%
Average commute
31 minState: 19 min
Work from home
1.5%
Drive alone
80%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
81.6%

Pryor vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Pryor497$47,083$90,700—
Fromberg438$64,500$212,500$983
Montaqua145$124,250$467,700—
Bridger788$42,891$250,000$753
Laurel7,215$68,474$235,100$974
Joliet613$77,396$235,500$718
Park City764$54,637$219,500$1,256
Billings119,434$73,712$343,400$1,138
Belfry231$102,823——

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Living in Pryor: FAQ

What is the median household income in Pryor, MT?

The median household income in Pryor is $47,083, 35% 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 Pryor?

The median home value in Pryor is $90,700, compared with $375,800 in Montana.

Is Pryor, MT a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Montana median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 22.6%; a poverty rate of 36.4%.

What is the median age in Pryor?

The median age in Pryor is 31.1 years (Montana: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Pryor?

The average commute to work in Pryor is 31 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Pryor?

The unemployment rate in Pryor is 22.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Pryor?

7.3% of adults in Pryor 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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