Stanford is a small town of 229 in Montana, with a median household income of $46,250
.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stanford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Stanford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stanford 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: 84.1
Stanford's overall cost of living index is 84.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stanford costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stanford, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$112,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$433
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Stanford's violent crime rate is 149.5 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
149.5 /100k
Property Crime
0.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stanford is served primarily by Stanford K-12 Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stanford, MT
National Avg
School District
Stanford K-12 Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stanford sees average highs of 38.0°F in January
and 81.6°F in July,
with 17.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 44.5 inches of snow per year.
Stanford's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stanford roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $112,500 and median rent is $433/month.
Stanford's violent crime rate is 149.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 0.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stanford are operated by Stanford K-12 Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1. 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stanford, MT has a population of 229, a median household income of $46,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Stanford averages 38.0°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.3 inches
with about 44.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stanford, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59479.
The population of Stanford, Montana is 229 with a median age of 56.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stanford: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $112,500, median household income $46,250, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stanford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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