Living in Hysham, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hysham · Census data 2020–2024
Hysham has 251 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $66,250 (9% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $120,100, the median rent is $554/month.
Hysham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hysham at a glance
- Population
- 251
- Median age
- 45.1State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $120,100State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $554/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 71.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Hysham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Montana median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hysham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hysham the median home value is $120,100, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $554 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,513 a month in housing costs.
Hysham median household income
The median household income in Hysham is $66,250 and the income per person is $37,722. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Hysham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 158
- Owner-occupied
- 71.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.7%
- Vacant
- 22.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.06
Hysham demographics
- Population
- 251
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 122
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hysham ›
Education in Hysham
20% of adults 25 and older in Hysham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hysham
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Drive alone
- 63.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.6%
Hysham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hysham | 251 | $66,250 | $120,100 | $554 |
| Custer | 199 | $82,500 | $137,500 | $425 |
| Forsyth | 1,728 | $39,744 | $208,400 | $776 |
| Colstrip | 2,101 | $82,500 | $194,900 | $659 |
| Hardin | 3,742 | $60,423 | $147,100 | $771 |
| Crow Agency | 2,192 | $52,339 | $58,800 | $474 |
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What is the median household income in Hysham, MT?
The median household income in Hysham is $66,250, 9% lower than the Montana median of $72,509 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hysham?
The median home value in Hysham is $120,100, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Hysham?
The median gross rent in Hysham is $554 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Hysham, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Montana median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
What is the median age in Hysham?
The median age in Hysham is 45.1 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Hysham?
The average commute to work in Hysham is 27 minutes; 14.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hysham?
The unemployment rate in Hysham is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hysham?
20% of adults in Hysham have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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