Beaverhead County, MT at a glance
Median household income
$61,268$5,106 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Beaverhead County, MT?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Beaverhead County, MT? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Beaverhead County, MT, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $803 | $9,636 | $32,120 | 15.7% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $978 | $11,736 | $39,120 | 19.2% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,072 | $12,864 | $42,880 | 21% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,491 | $17,892 | $59,640 | 29.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,798 | $21,576 | $71,920 | 35.2% |
Rent in Beaverhead County, MT, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Beaverhead County, MT
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $61,268 a year ($5,106 a month before tax).
What $61,268 leaves after Montana taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Montana tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Beaverhead County, MT: common questions
What is the median household income in Beaverhead County, MT?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Beaverhead County, MT is $61,268 per year (approximately $5,106 per month).
What is the average rent in Beaverhead County, MT?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $803 for a studio, $978 for one bedroom, $1,072 for two, $1,491 for three and $1,798 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Beaverhead County, MT expensive to live in?
Prices there run 5.4% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Montana is 94.6, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Beaverhead County, MT?
To keep a $1,072 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $42,880 a year, or $3,573 a month. That is 70% of what the typical household in Beaverhead County, MT earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Beaverhead County, MT?
On the local median income of $61,268 ($5,106 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,553 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,532 for everything else and $1,021 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,072 takes 42% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Beaverhead County, MT?
Homes in Montana paid 15.1¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $136. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.