What are the schools like in Woods Bay, MT?

School district data for Woods Bay is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Woods Bay?

The median household income in Woods Bay, MT is $98,661 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.5%.

What is the weather like in Woods Bay, MT?

Woods Bay has an average high temperature of 33.9°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Woods Bay, MT affordable or expensive?

Woods Bay's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woods Bay is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $352,600 and the median rent is $1,167 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Woods Bay, MT?

Woods Bay has a violent crime rate of 581.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1690.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Woods Bay, MT a Good Place to Live?

Woods Bay is a small town of 737 in Montana, with a median household income of $98,661 and a 0.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Woods Bay stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Woods Bay is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Woods Bay 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: 97.6

Woods Bay's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Woods Bay costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Woods Bay, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$352,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,167	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$98,661	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Woods Bay's violent crime rate is 581.1 per 100,000 residents — 53% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

581.1 /100k

Property Crime

1690.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Woods Bay, MT	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	53.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Woods Bay sees average highs of 33.9°F in January and 79.7°F in July, with 27.9 inches of annual precipitation and 50.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Woods Bay, MT
Average High — January	33.9°F
Average High — July	79.7°F
Annual Precipitation	27.9"
Annual Snowfall	50.6"

Demographics

Metric	Woods Bay, MT	National Avg
Population	737	—
Median Age	59.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	8.0%	22.2%
65 and over	32.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bigfork, MT 5 mi Lakeside, MT 8 mi Bear Dance, MT 8 mi Somers, MT 9 mi Rollins, MT 9 mi

Woods Bay vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woods Bay, MT affordable or expensive?

Woods Bay's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Woods Bay roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $352,600 and median rent is $1,167/month.

What is the crime rate in Woods Bay, MT?

Woods Bay's violent crime rate is 581.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1690.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Woods Bay?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Woods Bay, MT a good place to live?

Woods Bay, MT has a population of 737, a median household income of $98,661, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%. 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 Woods Bay?

Woods Bay averages 33.9°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.9 inches with about 50.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Woods Bay?

The population of Woods Bay, Montana is 737 with a median age of 59.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woods Bay?

Key numbers for living in Woods Bay: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $352,600, median household income $98,661, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woods Bay side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.