What Income Counts as Middle Class in Montana in 2025?

It appears that Montana remains an attractive destination for people to relocate. We had a big influx during COVID and it doesn’t look like it has slowed down, at least according to the latest data from U-Haul. 

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Over the years, I have met a lot of people who have moved here for many different reasons. One of the main reasons was affordability. Compared to other states, Montana was a place where families could make a living and be considered middle class. 

What Defines the Middle Class in the U.S.?

The question then is, how much do you have to make in Montana to be considered middle class? According to Smartasset.com, the income considered middle class in 2025 in Montana was much lower than a lot of other states. Smartasset.com is using Pew Research's definition of middle class, "two-thirds to double the median household income."

Middle-Class Income Range in Montana for 2025

Montana is tied with North Carolina for 34th on the list. To be considered middle class in Montana, a household must make between $47,198 and $141,608. Montana’s median income was $70,804.  

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The states where a person needs to earn the most to be considered in the middle class are Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, New Hampshire, and California. The state with the lowest income range for the middle class is Mississippi, where a person who makes between $36,132 and $108,406 with a median household income of $54,203 would be in the middle class.