Special Interest
Housing in Richland County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Richland County averages $917/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 20% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Richland County FMR Area are $1,172 for a studio, $1,227 for 1‑bedroom, $1,345 for 2‑bedroom, $1,613 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,256 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $428 increase for a 2-bedroom in Richland County shows a 47% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Richland County was 2.4% in 2024, compared to Montana at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
