Living in South Hills, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Hills · Census data 2020–2024
South Hills has 620 residents with a median age of 48.9. The median household income is $168,235 (132% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $703,800.
South Hills is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Hills at a glance
- Population
- 620
- Median age
- 48.9State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $168,235State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $703,800State: $375,800
- Homeowners
- 97.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.9%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is South Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 132% higher than the Montana median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 1%.
Cons: Home values 87% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Hills the median home value is $703,800, 112% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,719 a month in housing costs.
South Hills median household income
The median household income in South Hills is $168,235 and the income per person is $112,247. 1% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in South Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 224
- Owner-occupied
- 97.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.77
South Hills demographics
- Population
- 620
- Median age
- 48.9
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 224
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Hills ›
Education in South Hills
51.9% of adults 25 and older in South Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 24.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
South Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hills | 620 | $168,235 | $703,800 | — |
| Helena | 33,639 | $71,036 | $387,300 | $1,092 |
| Montana City | 3,092 | $129,755 | $571,200 | $2,077 |
| East Helena | 1,702 | $60,417 | $290,700 | $1,090 |
| Unionville | 412 | $84,750 | $485,500 | — |
| Helena West Side | 1,417 | $66,921 | $402,300 | — |
| Helena Valley Southeast | 9,108 | $74,075 | $331,500 | $1,106 |
| Clancy | 1,874 | $125,000 | $469,300 | $978 |
| Helena Valley West Central | 8,056 | $90,082 | $367,200 | $1,327 |
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What is the median household income in South Hills, MT?
The median household income in South Hills is $168,235, 132% 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 South Hills?
The median home value in South Hills is $703,800, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
Is South Hills, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 132% higher than the Montana median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 1%. Minuses: home values 87% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in South Hills?
The median age in South Hills is 48.9 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in South Hills?
The average commute to work in South Hills is 14 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Hills?
The unemployment rate in South Hills is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Hills?
51.9% of adults in South Hills 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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