Living in St. Ignatius, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Ignatius · Census data 2020–2024
St. Ignatius has 977 residents with a median age of 31. The median household income is $50,000 (31% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $250,000, the median rent is $842/month.
St. Ignatius is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Ignatius at a glance
- Population
- 977
- Median age
- 31State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $50,000State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $250,000State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $842/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 70.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is St. Ignatius a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Montana median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Ignatius
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Ignatius the median home value is $250,000, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $842 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,273 a month in housing costs.
St. Ignatius median household income
The median household income in St. Ignatius is $50,000 and the income per person is $19,850. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in St. Ignatius: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 370
- Owner-occupied
- 70.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.3%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.93
St. Ignatius demographics
- Population
- 977
- Median age
- 31
- Under 18
- 32.3%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 334
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Ignatius ›
Education in St. Ignatius
25% of adults 25 and older in St. Ignatius have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Ignatius
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 5.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
St. Ignatius vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Ignatius | 977 | $50,000 | $250,000 | $842 |
| Ravalli | 146 | $78,922 | — | — |
| Charlo | 306 | $40,469 | $210,800 | $843 |
| Old Agency | 129 | $45,750 | — | $550 |
| Arlee | 812 | $57,500 | $261,400 | $890 |
| Ronan | 2,001 | $42,298 | $225,500 | $880 |
| Evaro | 466 | $70,469 | $423,800 | $1,153 |
| Pablo | 1,632 | $36,400 | $256,700 | $793 |
| Frenchtown | 1,927 | $94,500 | $475,500 | $1,609 |
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What is the median household income in St. Ignatius, MT?
The median household income in St. Ignatius is $50,000, 31% 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 St. Ignatius?
The median home value in St. Ignatius is $250,000, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in St. Ignatius?
The median gross rent in St. Ignatius is $842 per month, about 25.4% of household income.
Is St. Ignatius, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Montana median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
What is the median age in St. Ignatius?
The median age in St. Ignatius is 31 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in St. Ignatius?
The average commute to work in St. Ignatius is 26 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Ignatius?
The unemployment rate in St. Ignatius is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Ignatius?
25% of adults in St. Ignatius 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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