Living in White Haven, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Haven · Census data 2020–2024
White Haven has 978 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $41,154 (43% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $205,300, the median rent is $584/month.
White Haven is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
White Haven at a glance
- Population
- 978
- Median age
- 32.7State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $41,154State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $205,300State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $584/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.7%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is White Haven a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in White Haven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Haven the median home value is $205,300, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $584 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,223 a month in housing costs.
White Haven median household income
The median household income in White Haven is $41,154 and the income per person is $28,154. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in White Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 324
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 3.02
White Haven demographics
- Population
- 978
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 31.7%
- 65 and older
- 7.6%
- Households
- 324
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Haven ›
Education in White Haven
9.7% of adults 25 and older in White Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.9%
White Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Haven | 978 | $41,154 | $205,300 | $584 |
| Pioneer Junction | 798 | $59,107 | $321,600 | — |
| Libby | 3,042 | $34,143 | $257,400 | $672 |
| Troy | 871 | $32,250 | $257,600 | $750 |
| Happys Inn | 229 | $40,221 | $435,000 | — |
| Noxon | 209 | $60,167 | $197,500 | — |
| Heron | 328 | $29,207 | $433,300 | — |
| Sylvanite | 145 | $61,000 | $400,000 | — |
| Clark Fork | 990 | $63,813 | $251,700 | $1,065 |
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What is the median household income in White Haven, MT?
The median household income in White Haven is $41,154, 43% 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 White Haven?
The median home value in White Haven is $205,300, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in White Haven?
The median gross rent in White Haven is $584 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is White Haven, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
What is the median age in White Haven?
The median age in White Haven is 32.7 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in White Haven?
The average commute to work in White Haven is 11 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Haven?
The unemployment rate in White Haven is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Haven?
9.7% of adults in White Haven 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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