Living in Rocky Boy West, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rocky Boy West · Census data 2020–2024
Rocky Boy West has 1,007 residents with a median age of 29.4. The median household income is $63,125 (13% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $103,600, the median rent is $415/month.
Rocky Boy West is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rocky Boy West at a glance
- Population
- 1,007
- Median age
- 29.4State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $63,125State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $103,600State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $415/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 17%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Rocky Boy West a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 36.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rocky Boy West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rocky Boy West the median home value is $103,600, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $415 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Rocky Boy West median household income
The median household income in Rocky Boy West is $63,125 and the income per person is $21,352. 36.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Rocky Boy West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 308
- Owner-occupied
- 17%
- Renter-occupied
- 83%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.57
Rocky Boy West demographics
- Population
- 1,007
- Median age
- 29.4
- Under 18
- 39.1%
- 65 and older
- 6.4%
- Households
- 282
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rocky Boy West ›
Education in Rocky Boy West
14.9% of adults 25 and older in Rocky Boy West have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rocky Boy West
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 6.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 72%
Rocky Boy West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Boy West | 1,007 | $63,125 | $103,600 | $415 |
| Box Elder | 106 | $42,857 | — | $831 |
| Boneau | 277 | $43,056 | — | $364 |
| Sangrey | 339 | $35,000 | — | — |
| Azure | 406 | $31,200 | — | $372 |
| Big Sandy | 784 | $60,521 | $187,500 | $550 |
| Rocky Boy's Agency | 120 | $58,708 | — | — |
| Beaver Creek | 340 | $91,563 | $280,900 | — |
| Herron | 132 | $108,235 | $429,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rocky Boy West, MT?
The median household income in Rocky Boy West is $63,125, 13% 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 Rocky Boy West?
The median home value in Rocky Boy West is $103,600, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Rocky Boy West?
The median gross rent in Rocky Boy West is $415 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Rocky Boy West, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 36.1%.
What is the median age in Rocky Boy West?
The median age in Rocky Boy West is 29.4 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Rocky Boy West?
The average commute to work in Rocky Boy West is 14 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rocky Boy West?
The unemployment rate in Rocky Boy West is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rocky Boy West?
14.9% of adults in Rocky Boy West 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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