Montana

Montana

State in United States


Montana has a land area of 145,509.2 square miles and a water area of 1,493.4 square miles. It is the 4th largest state by area. Montana is bordered by North Dakota, Idaho, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

Population and People

  • Total Population

    1,104,271
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Average Age

    40.1 Year
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Senior Population (65 years and older)

    217,298
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Veterans

    9.4%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Income and Poverty

  • Median Household Income

    $84,758
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Poverty

    20%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Employment and Labor Force

  • Total Eligible Employment Population

    891,309
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Unemployed

    2.5%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Housing

  • Housing Units

    448,949
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Gross Rent (in dollars)

    $883
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income

    62.1%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income

    37.9%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Home Price (in dollars)

    $322,800
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Renter Rate

    137,088
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Homeownership Rate

    311,861
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Health

  • Disabled

    14.1%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.

Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.

Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page

Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.

The State of Montana is located in Denver Regional Office. Within Montana there are . Throughout Montana there are 12 Public Housing Authority Offices.

We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.

CONTACT HUD: MONTANA

For general questions about HUD or its programs contact our office in Helena.

For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:

For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:

FIELD OFFICES HUD: MONTANA

REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: MONTANA

TANF OFFICE HUD: MONTANA

LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: MONTANA

LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: MONTANA

RENTAL HELP: MONTANA

Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).

Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.

For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:

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HOMEOWNERSHIP: MONTANA

Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.

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Population by Age Range in Montana

Age and Sex

40.1 +/- 0.3

Median Age in Montana

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Age and Sex

40.1 +/- 0.3
Median Age in Montana
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States

Population by Age Range in Montana

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Older Population by Age Range in Montana

Older Population

19.70 +/- 0.1

65 Years and Older in Montana

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Older Population

19.70 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Montana
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States

Older Population by Age in Montana

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Veterans in Montana

Veterans

9.40 +/- 0.5

Veterans in Montana

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Veterans

9.40 +/- 0.5
Veterans in Montana
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States

Veterans in Montana

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Median Household Income in Montana

Median Household Income

$63,249 +/- $1,423

Median Household Income in Montana

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Median Household Income

$63,249 +/- $1,423
Median Household Income in Montana
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States

Median Household Income in Montana

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Poverty in Montana

Poverty

11.90 +/- 0.8

Poverty in Montana

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Poverty

11.90 +/- 0.8
Poverty in Montana
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States

Poverty in Montana

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Educational Attainment in Montana

Educational Attainment

34.80 +/- 1.0

Educational Attainment in Montana

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Educational Attainment

34.80 +/- 1.0
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Montana
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States

Educational Attainment in Montana

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Employment and Labor Force Status in Montana

Employment rate

58.90% +/- 0.8%

Employment rate in Montana

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Employment rate

58.90% +/- 0.8%
Employment rate in Montana
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States

HUD MAILING LISTS: MONTANA

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CPD Formula Grantees (CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA, NSP, HTF) Mailing list to communicate with Region VIII CPD formula grantee staff (CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA, NSP, HTF) regarding programmatic updates, training, and other announcements.

CPD Homeless Assistance and Continuum of Care (CoC) Grantees Mailing list to communicate with Region VIII CPD Continuum of Care (CoC) homeless providers regarding programmatic updates, training, and other announcements.

Montana Multifamily Owners and Management Agents This mailing list will distribute guidance and information to owners and management agents in Montana.

News Releases Press partners: Stay informed about what HUD is doing in your state.

Northern Plains Office of Native American Programs News This list will be used to distribute Northern Plains Office of Native American Programs news, updates, funding notices, training notices, and program guidances.

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Last Updated: September 1, 2023