What are the schools like in Livingston, MT?

Livingston is served primarily by Livingston Elem. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Livingston?

The median household income in Livingston, MT is $62,893 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Livingston, MT?

Livingston has an average high temperature of 37.4°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 62.7 inches.

Livingston, MT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Livingston, MT affordable or expensive?

Livingston's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Livingston is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $314,900 and the median rent is $933 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Livingston, MT?

Livingston has a violent crime rate of 596.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1324.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Livingston, MT a Good Place to Live?

Livingston is a small town of 8,489 in Montana, with a median household income of $62,893 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Livingston 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 Livingston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Livingston 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: 95.3

Livingston's overall cost of living index is 95.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Livingston costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Livingston, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$314,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$933	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,893	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Livingston's violent crime rate is 596.2 per 100,000 residents — 57% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

596.2 /100k

Property Crime

1324.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Livingston is served primarily by Livingston Elem. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Livingston, MT	National Avg
School District	Livingston Elem	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Livingston sees average highs of 37.4°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 17.2 inches of annual precipitation and 62.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Livingston, MT
Average High — January	37.4°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	17.2"
Annual Snowfall	62.7"

Demographics

Metric	Livingston, MT	National Avg
Population	8,489	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	19.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wineglass, MT 4 mi Pine Creek, MT 11 mi Clyde Park, MT 15 mi Springdale, MT 17 mi Pray, MT 18 mi

Livingston vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Livingston, MT affordable or expensive?

Livingston's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Livingston roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $314,900 and median rent is $933/month.

What is the crime rate in Livingston, MT?

Livingston's violent crime rate is 596.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1324.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Livingston?

Public schools in Livingston are operated by Livingston Elem. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 34.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Livingston, MT a good place to live?

Livingston, MT has a population of 8,489, a median household income of $62,893, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Livingston?

Livingston averages 37.4°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.2 inches with about 62.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Livingston?

The population of Livingston, Montana is 8,489 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Livingston?

Key numbers for living in Livingston: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $314,900, median household income $62,893, crime index 119 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Livingston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.