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Hays, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Blaine County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
967
Population
36/sq mi density
$57,875
Median Income
$21,427 per capita
$61,100
Home Value
$160,056 Zillow
$550
Median Rent
12.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
538
Violent Crime/100K
3,605 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$57,875 median income, 14.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,100 home value, $550/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
538 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$61,100
78% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$550/mo
53% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
49.4%
24% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
286
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$61,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$160,056
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
49.4%
Owner-Occupied
50.6%
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:
$550/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
12.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
58% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
49.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $61,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,056 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $550 |
| 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 | 49.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 50.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 286 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 12.9% |