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Havre is a small town of 9,332 in Montana, with a median household income of $63,143
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Havre stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Havre is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Havre 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: 91.8
Havre's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Havre costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Havre, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$193,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$815
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,143
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Havre's violent crime rate is 578.9 per 100,000 residents
— 52% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
578.9 /100k
Property Crime
3291.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Havre is served primarily by Havre Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Havre, MT
National Avg
School District
Havre Elem
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Havre sees average highs of 28.3°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 11.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.0 inches of snow per year.
Havre's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Havre roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $193,400 and median rent is $815/month.
Havre's violent crime rate is 578.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3291.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Havre are operated by Havre Elem.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 26.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Havre, MT has a population of 9,332, a median household income of $63,143, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
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.
Havre averages 28.3°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.8 inches
with about 41.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Havre, Montana is 9,332 with a median age of 31.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Havre: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $193,400, median household income $63,143, crime index 154 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Havre side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
