Special Interest
Housing in Garfield County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Garfield County averages $725/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Montana median of $1,081 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 15% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Garfield County FMR Area are $945 for a studio, $984 for 1‑bedroom, $1,261 for 2‑bedroom, $1,548 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,039 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $536 increase for a 2-bedroom in Garfield County shows a 74% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Garfield County was 3.3% in 2024, compared to Montana at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
