Here's what it costs to live in Great Falls, Montana, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, while the typical home is valued around $257,000. Households earn a median of $63,373 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$63,373
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$900
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$257,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$960
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$979
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,284
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,786
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
60,329
Latest estimate
Median Age
39 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$824
Per month
Avg Home Value
$223,200
Census ACS
January Avg
26°F
July Avg
68°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.8
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.0%
What is the cost of living index for Great Falls?
The cost of living index for Great Falls is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Great Falls?
The median gross rent in Great Falls is $900 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Great Falls?
The median household income in Great Falls is $63,373 per year.
What is the median home value in Great Falls?
The median home value in Great Falls is $257,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Great Falls?
Air quality data for Great Falls is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Great Falls?
Tax data for Montana is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
