Joliet is a small town of 643 in Montana, with a median household income of $71,250
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Joliet stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Joliet is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Joliet 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
Joliet's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Joliet costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Joliet, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$217,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$472
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Joliet's violent crime rate is 83.9 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
83.9 /100k
Property Crime
158.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Joliet is served primarily by Joliet Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Joliet, MT
National Avg
School District
Joliet Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Joliet sees average highs of 35.9°F in January
and 85.7°F in July,
with 14.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 50.9 inches of snow per year.
Joliet's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Joliet roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $217,100 and median rent is $472/month.
Joliet's violent crime rate is 83.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 158.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Joliet are operated by Joliet Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Joliet, MT has a population of 643, a median household income of $71,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
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.
Joliet averages 35.9°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.5 inches
with about 50.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Joliet, Montana is 643 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Joliet: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $217,100, median household income $71,250, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Joliet side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
