Living in South Browning, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Browning · Census data 2020–2024
South Browning has 1,538 residents with a median age of 29.2. The median home value is $73,000, the median rent is $430/month.
South Browning at a glance
- Population
- 1,538
- Median age
- 29.2State: 40.4
- Median home value
- $73,000State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $430/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 37.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.3%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is South Browning a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 14.5%; a poverty rate of 42.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Browning
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Browning the median home value is $73,000, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $430 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in South Browning: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 639
- Owner-occupied
- 37.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 62.2%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.69
South Browning demographics
- Population
- 1,538
- Median age
- 29.2
- Under 18
- 36.2%
- 65 and older
- 8.3%
- Households
- 571
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Browning ›
Education in South Browning
9.3% of adults 25 and older in South Browning have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Browning
- Unemployment rate
- 14.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 85.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.3%
South Browning vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Browning | 1,538 | — | $73,000 | $430 |
| Browning | 943 | $34,250 | $151,800 | $589 |
| North Browning | 3,144 | $37,155 | $187,500 | $475 |
| Starr School | 235 | $72,596 | $162,500 | — |
| East Glacier Park Village | 271 | $53,182 | $194,300 | $938 |
| Heart Butte | 521 | $31,389 | $46,300 | $455 |
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What is the average home price in South Browning?
The median home value in South Browning is $73,000, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in South Browning?
The median gross rent in South Browning is $430 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is South Browning, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 14.5%; a poverty rate of 42.2%.
What is the median age in South Browning?
The median age in South Browning is 29.2 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in South Browning?
The average commute to work in South Browning is 12 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Browning?
The unemployment rate in South Browning is 14.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Browning?
9.3% of adults in South Browning 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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