Living in Sweet Grass, Montana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sweet Grass · Census data 2020–2024

Sweet Grass has 70 residents with a median age of 67.1. The median household income is $82,000 (13% higher than the Montana median).

Sweet Grass is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Sweet Grass at a glance

Population
70
Median age
67.1State: 40.4
Median household income
$82,000State: $72,509
Homeowners
87.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
5%
Average commute
4 min

Is Sweet Grass a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Montana median; an average commute of 4 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Sweet Grass median household income

The median household income in Sweet Grass is $82,000 and the income per person is $39,310. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).

Median household income

Sweet Grass$82,000
Montana$72,509
United States$80,734

Housing in Sweet Grass: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
72
Owner-occupied
87.5%
Renter-occupied
12.5%
Vacant
66.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1968
Average household size
2.92

66.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sweet Grass has many vacation and second homes.

Sweet Grass demographics

Population
70
Median age
67.1
Under 18
14.3%
65 and older
51.4%
Households
24
Foreign-born
15.7%
Veterans
45%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White84.3%
Hispanic or Latino15.7%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sweet Grass ›

Education in Sweet Grass

5% of adults 25 and older in Sweet Grass have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Sweet Grass5%
Montana35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Sweet Grass

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
4 minState: 19 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
92.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Sweet Grass vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Sweet Grass70$82,000——
Sunburst301$65,938$139,600$1,094
Kevin108$38,333$65,000—
Cut Bank3,028$49,432$164,100$988
Little Browning102$26,563——
Shelby3,216$58,413$232,700$893
Valier573$53,021$138,400$780

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Living in Sweet Grass: FAQ

What is the median household income in Sweet Grass, MT?

The median household income in Sweet Grass is $82,000, 13% higher than the Montana median of $72,509 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Sweet Grass, MT a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Montana median; an average commute of 4 minutes.

What is the median age in Sweet Grass?

The median age in Sweet Grass is 67.1 years (Montana: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Sweet Grass?

The average commute to work in Sweet Grass is 4 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Sweet Grass?

The unemployment rate in Sweet Grass is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Sweet Grass?

5% of adults in Sweet Grass 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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