Living in St. Mary, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Mary · Census data 2020–2024
St. Mary has 193 residents with a median age of 25.8. .
St. Mary is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Mary at a glance
- Population
- 193
- Median age
- 25.8State: 40.4
- Homeowners
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.2%
Is St. Mary a good place to live?
Cons: Unemployment of 14%; a poverty rate of 61.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Housing in St. Mary: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 97
- Owner-occupied
- 73.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.9%
- Vacant
- 46.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.25
46.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that St. Mary has many vacation and second homes.
St. Mary demographics
- Population
- 193
- Median age
- 25.8
- Under 18
- 10.4%
- 65 and older
- 7.3%
- Households
- 52
- Foreign-born
- 25.4%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Mary ›
Education in St. Mary
38.2% of adults 25 and older in St. Mary have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 20% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Mary
- Unemployment rate
- 14%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 19 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 38.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 41.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 26.9%
St. Mary vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary | 193 | — | — | — |
| Starr School | 235 | $72,596 | $162,500 | — |
| North Browning | 3,144 | $37,155 | $187,500 | $475 |
| East Glacier Park Village | 271 | $53,182 | $194,300 | $938 |
| Browning | 943 | $34,250 | $151,800 | $589 |
| Heart Butte | 521 | $31,389 | $46,300 | $455 |
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Is St. Mary, MT a good place to live?
Minuses: unemployment of 14%; a poverty rate of 61.8%.
What is the median age in St. Mary?
The median age in St. Mary is 25.8 years (Montana: 40.4).
What is the unemployment rate in St. Mary?
The unemployment rate in St. Mary is 14% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Mary?
38.2% of adults in St. Mary 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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