Libby, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lincoln County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,948
Population
1,602/sq mi density
$39,261
Median Income
$25,852 per capita
$218,500
Home Value
$339,009 Zillow
$679
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
200 sunny days/yr
145
Violent Crime/100K
2,255 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$39,261 median income, 0.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$218,500 home value, $679/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$218,500
22% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$679/mo
42% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.5%
9% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,593
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$218,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$339,009
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.5%
Owner-Occupied
40.5%
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:
$679/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
59.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $218,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $339,009 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $679 |
| 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 | 59.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,593 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 26.9% |
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