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Essex, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
57
Population
110/sq mi density
$73,393
Median Income
$52,663 per capita
$329,200
Home Value
$398,485 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
248 sunny days/yr
83
Violent Crime/100K
2,653 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$73,393 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$329,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$329,200
17% above
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
53% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
119
Median year built: 1992
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$329,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$398,485
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
100.0%
Owner-Occupied
0.0%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1992
Average age of housing stock: 34 years
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $329,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $398,485 |
Rent
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 100.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 119 |
| Median Year Built | 1992 |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |