Living in Roundup, Montana

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

Roundup has 2,003 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $57,847 (20% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $166,200, the median rent is $950/month.

Roundup at a glance

Population
2,003
Median age
42.4State: 40.4
Median household income
$57,847State: $72,509
Median home value
$166,200State: $375,800
Median rent
$950/moState: $1,081
Homeowners
73.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
Average commute
16 min

Is Roundup a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Roundup

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roundup the median home value is $166,200, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,025 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Roundup$166,200
Montana$375,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Roundup$950
Montana$1,081
United States$1,413

Roundup median household income

The median household income in Roundup is $57,847 and the income per person is $36,007. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).

Median household income

Roundup$57,847
Montana$72,509
United States$80,734

Housing in Roundup: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,032
Owner-occupied
73.5%
Renter-occupied
26.5%
Vacant
16.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1954
Average household size
2.30

Roundup demographics

Population
2,003
Median age
42.4
Under 18
24%
65 and older
24.4%
Households
861
Foreign-born
2.8%
Veterans
10.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White88.9%
Hispanic or Latino7.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Roundup

13.5% of adults 25 and older in Roundup have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Roundup13.5%
Montana35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Roundup

Unemployment rate
10.7%State: 3.6%
Average commute
16 minState: 19 min
Work from home
15.9%
Drive alone
56.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
11.5%
Homes with broadband
70.2%

Roundup vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Roundup2,003$57,847$166,200$950
Camp Three139$58,000——
Klein340$50,737$276,900—
Lavina134$40,625$129,200$625
Broadview175$78,438$165,600—
Ryegate273$46,786$147,500$813
Shepherd353$80,125$114,400—
Huntley455$94,821$233,600—

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Living in Roundup: FAQ

What is the median household income in Roundup, MT?

The median household income in Roundup is $57,847, 20% 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 Roundup?

The median home value in Roundup is $166,200, compared with $375,800 in Montana.

How much is rent in Roundup?

The median gross rent in Roundup is $950 per month, about 32.4% of household income.

Is Roundup, MT a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.

What is the median age in Roundup?

The median age in Roundup is 42.4 years (Montana: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Roundup?

The average commute to work in Roundup is 16 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Roundup?

The unemployment rate in Roundup is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Roundup?

13.5% of adults in Roundup 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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