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Darby, Montana


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Darby, Montana

Darby, Montana, in Ravalli county, is 59 miles S of Missoula, Montana (center to center) and 401 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The town has a population of 710.

The People and Families of Darby

In Darby, about 49% of adults are married. Darby is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Darby.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Darby had a median family income of $27,500.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Darby residents, with $5,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Darby Housing

In Darby, 40% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Landlords in Darby rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Darby, 84% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Darby; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

Of Note

High Points

Darby strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Montana):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyDarby Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Darby, MT

Comparing Darby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity45
Female Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men21
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults41
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work108
Working at Home85
Short Commute Times51
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Affordability of Rents53
People Living Alone51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing31
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