Ennis is a small town of 736 in Montana, with a median household income of $59,500
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ennis stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ennis is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ennis 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: 94.1
Ennis's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ennis costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ennis, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$307,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$816
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ennis's violent crime rate is 58.1 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
58.1 /100k
Property Crime
279.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ennis is served primarily by Ennis K-12 Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ennis, MT
National Avg
School District
Ennis K-12 Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ennis sees average highs of 34.0°F in January
and 82.8°F in July,
with 12.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 44.7 inches of snow per year.
Ennis's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ennis roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $307,000 and median rent is $816/month.
Ennis's violent crime rate is 58.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 279.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ennis are operated by Ennis K-12 Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 16.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ennis, MT has a population of 736, a median household income of $59,500, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
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.
Ennis averages 34.0°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.9 inches
with about 44.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ennis, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59729.
The population of Ennis, Montana is 736 with a median age of 52.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ennis: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $307,000, median household income $59,500, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ennis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
