Living in The Silos, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of The Silos · Census data 2020–2024
The Silos has 579 residents with a median age of 64.6. The median household income is $60,521 (17% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $367,300.
The Silos is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
The Silos at a glance
- Population
- 579
- Median age
- 64.6State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $60,521State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $367,300State: $375,800
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.1%
- Average commute
- 48 min
Is The Silos a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Montana median; an average commute of 48 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in The Silos
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In The Silos the median home value is $367,300, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,821 a month in housing costs.
The Silos median household income
The median household income in The Silos is $60,521 and the income per person is $37,336. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in The Silos: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 329
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 31%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.55
31% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that The Silos has many vacation and second homes.
The Silos demographics
- Population
- 579
- Median age
- 64.6
- Under 18
- 10.4%
- 65 and older
- 48.5%
- Households
- 227
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 28.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of The Silos ›
Education in The Silos
24.1% of adults 25 and older in The Silos have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in The Silos
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 48 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
The Silos vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Silos | 579 | $60,521 | $367,300 | — |
| Townsend | 1,967 | $70,752 | $227,600 | $952 |
| Spokane Creek | 740 | $127,250 | $812,500 | — |
| Toston | 368 | $63,206 | $371,800 | — |
| Montana City | 3,092 | $129,755 | $571,200 | $2,077 |
| Clancy | 1,874 | $125,000 | $469,300 | $978 |
| East Helena | 1,702 | $60,417 | $290,700 | $1,090 |
| Jefferson City | 533 | $125,682 | — | — |
| Helena Valley Southeast | 9,108 | $74,075 | $331,500 | $1,106 |
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What is the median household income in The Silos, MT?
The median household income in The Silos is $60,521, 17% 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 The Silos?
The median home value in The Silos is $367,300, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
Is The Silos, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Montana median; an average commute of 48 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
What is the median age in The Silos?
The median age in The Silos is 64.6 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in The Silos?
The average commute to work in The Silos is 48 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in The Silos?
The unemployment rate in The Silos is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is The Silos?
24.1% of adults in The Silos 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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