Average Median Income

Average Median Income is a metric issued by the federal government each year for every county in the United States. Banks, lenders, and nonprofits use it to determine whether households qualify for certain programs. This number changes depending on how much you earn and how many people you support.

The cost of housing in Missoula far exceeds what the average earner can afford. At Front Step Community Land Trust, most of our homes are reserved for families earning up to 120% of Average Median Income.

Your household size is however many people share expenses and live under one roof, including non-earning dependents such as children. Unmarried romantic partners and roommates can also be considered a household.

Your gross household income includes everything earned by household members before taxes are taken out.