Teton County, MT at a glance
Median household income
$70,430$5,869 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Teton 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 Teton County, MT? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Teton 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 | $1,019 | $12,228 | $40,760 | 17.4% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,241 | $14,892 | $49,640 | 21.1% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,360 | $16,320 | $54,400 | 23.2% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,891 | $22,692 | $75,640 | 32.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,171 | $26,052 | $86,840 | 37% |
What a typical income covers in Teton County, MT
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $70,430 a year ($5,869 a month before tax).
What $70,430 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 Teton County, MT: common questions
What is the median household income in Teton County, MT?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Teton County, MT is $70,430 per year (approximately $5,869 per month).
What is the average rent in Teton County, MT?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,019 for a studio, $1,241 for one bedroom, $1,360 for two, $1,891 for three and $2,171 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 Teton 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 Teton County, MT?
To keep a $1,360 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $54,400 a year, or $4,533 a month. That is 77% of what the typical household in Teton County, MT earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Teton County, MT?
On the local median income of $70,430 ($5,869 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,935 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,761 for everything else and $1,174 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,360 takes 46% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Teton 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.