Living in St. Marie, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Marie · Census data 2020–2024
St. Marie has 306 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $38,971 (46% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $18,800.
St. Marie is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Marie at a glance
- Population
- 306
- Median age
- 37.9State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $38,971State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $18,800State: $375,800
- Homeowners
- 89.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.1%
Is St. Marie a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 95% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 18.9%; a poverty rate of 23.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Marie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Marie the median home value is $18,800, 94% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
St. Marie median household income
The median household income in St. Marie is $38,971 and the income per person is $16,911. 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in St. Marie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 688
- Owner-occupied
- 89.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.9%
- Vacant
- 86.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 3.33
86.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that St. Marie has many vacation and second homes.
St. Marie demographics
- Population
- 306
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 4.2%
- 65 and older
- 28.8%
- Households
- 92
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Marie ›
Education in St. Marie
23.1% of adults 25 and older in St. Marie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Marie
- Unemployment rate
- 18.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 92.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.5%
St. Marie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Marie | 306 | $38,971 | $18,800 | — |
| Glasgow | 3,190 | $90,310 | $195,700 | $805 |
| Nashua | 279 | $80,313 | $141,700 | $800 |
| Fort Peck | 280 | $90,833 | $273,900 | — |
| Frazer | 387 | $32,500 | $27,500 | $344 |
| Wolf Point | 2,602 | $52,868 | $118,600 | $734 |
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What is the median household income in St. Marie, MT?
The median household income in St. Marie is $38,971, 46% 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. Marie?
The median home value in St. Marie is $18,800, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
Is St. Marie, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 95% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 18.9%; a poverty rate of 23.9%.
What is the median age in St. Marie?
The median age in St. Marie is 37.9 years (Montana: 40.4).
What is the unemployment rate in St. Marie?
The unemployment rate in St. Marie is 18.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Marie?
23.1% of adults in St. Marie 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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