Montana · Metropolitan Area
Nye is a small town in Montana with a population of 56. Residents earn $108,958 per year, which is 45% above the national average.
Based on current data, Nye receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Nye stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Nye is $108,958, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Nye among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 8 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Nye is $625,000, making it a premium housing market at 122% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Nye has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches, including 69.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $108,958 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,245 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,444 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,771 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 401 |
| County GDP | $725M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,224 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.52% |
| Commute Time | 8.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 60.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $625,000 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $498,944 |
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,224 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.52% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,534/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.9 inches |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 69.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,841 ft (1,476 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4340°N, 109.8069°W |
| County FIPS | 30095 |
Winner: Republican by 61.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.6% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.68 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 23.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 8.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 60.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |