Ravalli County, MT at a glance
Median household income
$71,283$5,940 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Ravalli 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 Ravalli County, MT? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Ravalli 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 | $1,116 | $13,392 | $44,640 | 18.8% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,145 | $13,740 | $45,800 | 19.3% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,423 | $17,076 | $56,920 | 24% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,979 | $23,748 | $79,160 | 33.3% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,387 | $28,644 | $95,480 | 40.2% |
What a typical income covers in Ravalli County, MT
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $71,283 a year ($5,940 a month before tax).
What $71,283 leaves after Montana taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Montana tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Montana
Living in Ravalli County, MT: common questions
What is the median household income in Ravalli County, MT?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Ravalli County, MT is $71,283 per year (approximately $5,940 per month).
What is the average rent in Ravalli County, MT?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,116 for a studio, $1,145 for one bedroom, $1,423 for two, $1,979 for three and $2,387 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 Ravalli 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 Ravalli County, MT?
To keep a $1,423 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $56,920 a year, or $4,743 a month. That is 80% of what the typical household in Ravalli County, MT earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Ravalli County, MT?
On the local median income of $71,283 ($5,940 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,970 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,782 for everything else and $1,188 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,423 takes 48% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Ravalli 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.