Living in Winston, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winston · Census data 2020–2024
Winston has 81 residents with a median age of 74.3. The median household income is $58,159 (20% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $326,400.
Winston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Winston at a glance
- Population
- 81
- Median age
- 74.3State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $58,159State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $326,400State: $375,800
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Winston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Montana median; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Winston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winston the median home value is $326,400, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Winston median household income
The median household income in Winston is $58,159 and the income per person is $49,609. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Winston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 131
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 38.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
38.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Winston has many vacation and second homes.
Winston demographics
- Population
- 81
- Median age
- 74.3
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 100%
- Households
- 81
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 67.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winston ›
Education in Winston
0% of adults 25 and older in Winston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winston
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Winston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston | 81 | $58,159 | $326,400 | — |
| Spokane Creek | 740 | $127,250 | $812,500 | — |
| The Silos | 579 | $60,521 | $367,300 | — |
| Townsend | 1,967 | $70,752 | $227,600 | $952 |
| Montana City | 3,092 | $129,755 | $571,200 | $2,077 |
| East Helena | 1,702 | $60,417 | $290,700 | $1,090 |
| Helena Valley Southeast | 9,108 | $74,075 | $331,500 | $1,106 |
| Clancy | 1,874 | $125,000 | $469,300 | $978 |
| South Hills | 620 | $168,235 | $703,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Winston, MT?
The median household income in Winston is $58,159, 20% 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 Winston?
The median home value in Winston is $326,400, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
Is Winston, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Montana median; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
What is the median age in Winston?
The median age in Winston is 74.3 years (Montana: 40.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Winston?
The unemployment rate in Winston is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winston?
0% of adults in Winston 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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