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Big Sandy, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Hill County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
844
Population
1,758/sq mi density
$58,083
Median Income
$29,100 per capita
$129,600
Home Value
$251,865 Zillow
$620
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
538
Violent Crime/100K
3,605 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,083 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,600 home value, $620/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
538 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$129,600
54% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$620/mo
47% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.1%
10% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
345
Median year built: 1959
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$129,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$251,865
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.1%
Owner-Occupied
40.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$988/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,076/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,336/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,789/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,113/mo
Census median rent:
$620/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
9.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
71% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1959
Average age of housing stock: 67 years
Homeownership Rate
59.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $129,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,865 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $620 |
| FMR Studio | $988 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,076 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,336 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,789 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,113 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 59.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 345 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
| Rent Burden | 9.0% |