Special Interest
Housing in Beaverhead County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Beaverhead County averages $837/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 21% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Beaverhead County FMR Area are $889 for a studio, $1,082 for 1‑bedroom, $1,186 for 2‑bedroom, $1,649 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,990 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $349 increase for a 2-bedroom in Beaverhead County shows a 42% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Beaverhead County was 2.7% in 2024, compared to Montana at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
