Living in Savage, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Savage · Census data 2020–2024
Savage has 316 residents with a median age of 53.5. The median household income is $86,250 (19% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $257,100, the median rent is $750/month.
Savage is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Savage at a glance
- Population
- 316
- Median age
- 53.5State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $86,250State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $257,100State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $750/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 58.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Savage a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Montana median; home values 32% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Savage
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Savage the median home value is $257,100, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, which is 13.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,313 a month in housing costs.
Savage median household income
The median household income in Savage is $86,250 and the income per person is $50,800. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Savage: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 211
- Owner-occupied
- 58.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.9%
- Vacant
- 18.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 1.84
Savage demographics
- Population
- 316
- Median age
- 53.5
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 27.5%
- Households
- 172
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Savage ›
Education in Savage
19.1% of adults 25 and older in Savage have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Savage
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 26.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.7%
Savage vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savage | 316 | $86,250 | $257,100 | $750 |
| Crane | 187 | $79,545 | $230,300 | — |
| Sidney | 6,171 | $62,538 | $236,900 | $931 |
| Fox Lake | 149 | $83,333 | — | $1,088 |
| Glendive | 4,810 | $72,670 | $182,600 | $842 |
| Fairview | 971 | $86,667 | $171,600 | $725 |
| West Glendive | 2,121 | $54,922 | $179,400 | $778 |
| Wibaux | 672 | $66,856 | $95,800 | $934 |
| Beach | 899 | $62,560 | $136,500 | $815 |
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What is the median household income in Savage, MT?
The median household income in Savage is $86,250, 19% 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 Savage?
The median home value in Savage is $257,100, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Savage?
The median gross rent in Savage is $750 per month, about 13.6% of household income.
Is Savage, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Montana median; home values 32% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Savage?
The median age in Savage is 53.5 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Savage?
The average commute to work in Savage is 35 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Savage?
The unemployment rate in Savage is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Savage?
19.1% of adults in Savage 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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