Broadview is a small town of 202 in Montana, with a median household income of $60,313
and a 4.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Broadview stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Broadview is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Broadview city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.6
Broadview's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Broadview costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Broadview, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$141,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,313
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Broadview's violent crime rate is 668.3 per 100,000 residents
— 76% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
668.3 /100k
Property Crime
2880.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Broadview is served primarily by Broadview Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Broadview, MT
National Avg
School District
Broadview Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Broadview sees average highs of 35.9°F in January
and 87.0°F in July,
with 15.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.0 inches of snow per year.
Broadview's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Broadview roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $141,700 and median rent is N/A/month.
Broadview's violent crime rate is 668.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2880.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Broadview are operated by Broadview Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 25.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Broadview, MT has a population of 202, a median household income of $60,313, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Broadview averages 35.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.1 inches
with about 43.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Broadview, Montana is 202 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Broadview: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $141,700, median household income $60,313, crime index 160 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Broadview side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
