Cost of Living in Valley County, MT

What does it cost to live in Valley County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$59,725

Median Rent

$675/mo

Median Home

$183,200

Affordability

434

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$926
Property Tax$160
Insurance$61

Total Monthly$1,147
% of Income23%

Renting

Median Rent$675
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$700
% of Income13.6%

Living in Valley County, Montana

Valley County has a median household income of $59,725 with housing costs that represent 23% of income for owners and 13.6% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.