Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
18%
Havre, MT
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$788
Population
9,695
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Live at the center of the "Hi-line"
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Adventure
Havre, Montana sits along the Hi-Line, a stretch of northern Montana where wide-open prairie meets the Bearpaw Mountains on the horizon and freight trains still roll through town like they have for over a century. The city is the largest community along this corridor and serves as a regional hub for agriculture, healthcare, and commerce across a vast stretch of the state. Montana State University-Northern anchors the educational side of things, offering degrees in technical trades, nursing, and liberal arts to students from across the region.
Neighborhoods here range from tree-lined residential streets near the university to quieter areas on the city's edges where the landscape opens up fast. Daily life carries a slower, no-frills rhythm that suits people who prefer space over hustle. The city's underground history is genuinely fascinating. Havre Beneath the Streets preserves an entire subterranean district where merchants and residents once lived and worked after an 1904 fire burned much of the town above ground.
The rental market reflects the city's scale and character. Single-family homes converted into rental units are common, alongside small-scale apartment communities that offer straightforward, no-fuss living. Options range from modest studio and one-bedroom units to larger multi-bedroom rentals suited to everyday practicality rather than luxury finishes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,576
Average: $70,213
Education
2,411
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,916
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Havre has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Havre, MT is $557 for a studio, $788 for one bedroom, and $900 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Havre has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$788/month
543 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Havre, MT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
301 Students
Public
Grades K-5
259 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
251 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
25 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
16 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
388 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
25 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
16 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
531 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.