Apartments for rent in Shepherd, MT

A small town in Montana, Shepherd has a population of just under 1,000. Middle-aged professionals will feel welcome, as they account for an above-average percentage of the population, while young adults appear in smaller numbers. At an average age of just over 38, the town's residents are younger than most cities in Montana. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 76% of residents own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $708/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Shepherd will save around $1,300 compared to the state average.

Shepherd residents have an average commute of about 29 minutes, longer than the Montana average of about 18 minutes. Many residents (51%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation is not used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

There are five primary industries in Shepherd: retail, manufacturing, warehousing, construction, and agriculture. Combined, these industries account for 36% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 14% of the town's population works in sales, which ranks as the top field in the town. Shepherd workers earn an average annual income of just over $87K, about $25,000 more than the Montana average. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (19%), Shepherd has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have completed some level of post-secondary education, as 25% have earned a Bachelor's or Associate's degree. Furthermore, 4% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.