Stanford, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Judith Basin County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
266
Population
619/sq mi density
$52,045
Median Income
$65,327 per capita
$170,100
Home Value
$243,142 Zillow
$425
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,045 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$170,100 home value, $425/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$170,100
40% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$425/mo
63% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
79.1%
21% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
162
Median year built: 1956
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$170,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$243,142
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
79.1%
Owner-Occupied
20.9%
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:
$425/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
21% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1956
Average age of housing stock: 70 years
Homeownership Rate
79.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $170,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $243,142 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $425 |
| 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 | 79.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 79.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 162 |
| Median Year Built | 1956 |
| Rent Burden | 37.5% |