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    Rollins, MT

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    Overview

    Rollins is a tiny town located in the state of Montana. With a population of 192 people and just one neighborhood, Rollins is the 143rd largest community in Montana.

    Rollins home prices are not only among the most expensive in Montana, but Rollins real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

    Occupations and Workforce

    Because occupations involving physical labor dominate the local economy, Rollins is generally considered to be a blue-collar town. 49.30% of the Rollins workforce is employed in blue-collar occupations, compared to the national average of 27.7%. Overall, Rollins is a town of construction workers and builders, sales and office workers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Rollins who work in office and administrative support (29.58%), food service (5.63%), and the sciences (5.63%).

    And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Rollins has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.

    Also of interest is that Rollins has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

    One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 7.35% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

    Setting & Lifestyle

    Another notable thing is that Rollins is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live.

    In addition, Rollins is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.

    Because of many things, Rollins is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Rollins a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Rollins has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Rollins’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

    The town is relatively quiet, having a combination of lower population density and few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. For example, Rollins has relatively fewer families with younger children, and/or college students. Combined, this makes Rollins a pretty quiet place to live overall. If you like quiet, you will probably enjoy it here.

    Rollins is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.

    Demographics

    Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Rollins. 61.54% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

    The per capita income in Rollins in 2022 was $100,339, which is wealthy relative to Montana and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $401,356 for a family of four. However, Rollins contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

    The people who call Rollins home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Rollins residents report their race to be White, followed by Native Hawaiian. Important ancestries of people in Rollins include Italian, German, Polish, Russian, and Irish.

    The most common language spoken in Rollins is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Other Asian languages.

    Notable & Unique Neighborhood Characteristics

    Many things matter about a neighborhood, but the first thing most people notice is the way a neighborhood looks and its particular character. For example, one might notice whether the buildings all date from a certain time period or whether shop signs are in multiple languages. This particular neighborhood in Rollins, the neighborhood, has some outstanding things about the way it looks and its way of life that are worth highlighting.

    Occupations

    It used to be that most Americans lived on the farm, or otherwise made their living from the land, the forests, or the sea. With global trade and an economy increasingly based on providing services to one another, fewer people farm, fish or harvest timber now than at any time in American history. But according to NeighborhoodScout's leading analysis, the neighborhood stands apart from most American neighborhood due to the proportion of its residents still working in these fields. With 12.1% of the workforce so employed, this neighborhood has a greater concentration of such workers than 99.3% of U.S. neighborhoods.

    Real Estate

    Vacant homes and apartments are a significant characteristic of this neighborhood. In fact, with 44.7% of the residential real estate vacant, the neighborhood claims the distinction of having a higher vacancy rate than 98.4% of the neighborhoods in America. This can either be because much of the property is seasonally occupied, like in many vacation areas, or that much of the real estate is more permanently abandoned.

    In addition, uncrowded roads, rural America and space to be the individual you are. If you like these characteristics, this neighborhood may fit you. With just 16 residents per square mile, is less crowded than 95.6% of all U.S. neighborhoods. One of the notable things about is that it is one of the quietest neighborhoods in America, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis and quantitative rating of quietness. When you are here, you will find it to be very quiet. If quiet and peaceful are your cup of tea, you may have found a great place for you.

    Modes of Transportation

    In the neighborhood, many people's commute means walking from the bedroom to the home office. NeighborhoodScout's analysis found that 38.6% of residents worked from home. This may not seem like a large number, but Scout's research shows that this is a higher percentage of people working from home than 97.7% of the neighborhoods in America. Often people who work from home are engaged in the creative or technological economy, such as is found in areas around Boston, and in Silicon Valley. Other times, people may be engaged in other businesses like trading stocks from home, or running a small beauty salon.

    Length of Commute

    Regardless of the means by which residents commute, this neighborhood has a length of commute that is notable. Long commutes can be brutal. They take time, money, and energy, leaving less of you for yourself and your family. The residents of the neighborhood unfortunately have the distinction of having, on average, a longer commute than most any neighborhood in America. 10.9% of commuters here travel more than one hour just one-way to work. That is more than two hours per day. This percentage with two-hour + round-trip commutes is higher than NeighborhoodScout found in 96.6% of all neighborhoods in America.

    People

    If you are planning to retire in Montana, this neighborhood should be on your must-see list. For many reasons, may be considered a retiree's dream neighborhood. According to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis and metrics, it's peaceful and quiet, has above average safety from crime compared to other neighborhoods in Montana, while also offering a diverse range of housing options. This, along with the vibrant mix of very educated seniors and other age groups who choose to live here, makes the neighborhood more retiree-friendly than 95.9% of neighborhoods in MT. If a Montana retirement is in your future, this neighborhood should be one of the places you visit.

    Diversity

    Did you know that the neighborhood has more Swedish and Czechoslovakian ancestry people living in it than nearly any neighborhood in America? It's true! In fact, 6.4% of this neighborhood's residents have Swedish ancestry and 0.8% have Czechoslovakian ancestry.

    is also pretty special linguistically. Significantly, 2.2% of its residents five years old and above primarily speak German/Yiddish at home. While this may seem like a small percentage, it is higher than 96.8% of the neighborhoods in America.

    The Neighbors

    How wealthy a neighborhood is, from very wealthy, to middle income, to low income is very formative with regard to the personality and character of a neighborhood. Equally important is the rate of people, particularly children, who live below the federal poverty line. In some wealthy gated communities, the areas immediately surrounding can have high rates of childhood poverty, which indicates other social issues. NeighborhoodScout's analysis reveals both aspects of income and poverty for this neighborhood.

    The neighbors in the neighborhood in Rollins are upper-middle income, making it an above average income neighborhood. NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis reveals that this neighborhood has a higher income than 64.1% of the neighborhoods in America. In addition, 9.5% of the children seventeen and under living in this neighborhood are living below the federal poverty line, which is a lower rate of childhood poverty than is found in 50.6% of America's neighborhoods.

    A neighborhood is far different if it is dominated by enlisted military personnel rather than people who earn their living by farming. It is also different if most of the neighbors are clerical support or managers. What is wonderful is the sheer diversity of neighborhoods, allowing you to find the type that fits your lifestyle and aspirations.

    In the neighborhood, 38.2% of the working population is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations. The second most important occupational group in this neighborhood is sales and service jobs, from major sales accounts, to working in fast food restaurants, with 17.8% of the residents employed. Other residents here are employed in clerical, assistant, and tech support occupations (16.9%), and 15.1% in manufacturing and laborer occupations.

    Languages

    The languages spoken by people in this neighborhood are diverse. These are tabulated as the languages people preferentially speak when they are at home with their families. The most common language spoken in the neighborhood is English, spoken by 89.5% of households. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish, French and German/Yiddish.

    Ethnicity / Ancestry

    Culture is the shared learned behavior of peoples. Undeniably, different ethnicities and ancestries have different cultural traditions, and as a result, neighborhoods with concentrations of residents of one or another ethnicities or ancestries will express those cultures. It is what makes the North End in Boston so fun to visit for the Italian restaurants, bakeries, culture, and charm, and similarly, why people enjoy visiting Chinatown in San Francisco.

    In the neighborhood in Rollins, MT, residents most commonly identify their ethnicity or ancestry as German (18.4%). There are also a number of people of English ancestry (16.5%), and residents who report Norwegian roots (9.2%), and some of the residents are also of Swedish ancestry (6.4%), along with some Irish ancestry residents (5.9%), among others.

    Getting to Work

    How you get to work – car, bus, train or other means – and how much of your day it takes to do so is a large quality of life and financial issue. Especially with gasoline prices rising and expected to continue doing so, the length and means of one's commute can be a financial burden. Some neighborhoods are physically located so that many residents have to drive in their own car, others are set up so many walk to work, or can take a train, bus, or bike. The greatest number of commuters in neighborhood spend under 15 minutes commuting one-way to work (40.2% of working residents), one of the shortest commutes across America. However, there is also a significant group of residents (10.9%) who commute over an hour in each direction.

    Here most residents (52.2%) drive alone in a private automobile to get to work. In addition, quite a number also hop out the door and walk to work to get to work (6.2%) . In a neighborhood like this, as in most of the nation, many residents find owning a car useful for getting to work.

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