Living in Wye, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wye · Census data 2020–2024
Wye has 1,055 residents with a median age of 30.2. The median household income is $109,625 (51% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $569,100, the median rent is $1,802/month.
Wye is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wye at a glance
- Population
- 1,055
- Median age
- 30.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $109,625State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $569,100State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $1,802/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 63.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.7%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Wye a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the Montana median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 51% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wye
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wye the median home value is $569,100, 71% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,802 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,518 a month in housing costs.
Wye median household income
The median household income in Wye is $109,625 and the income per person is $49,264. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Wye: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 378
- Owner-occupied
- 63.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.6%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2014
- Average household size
- 2.85
Wye demographics
- Population
- 1,055
- Median age
- 30.2
- Under 18
- 31.8%
- 65 and older
- 2.4%
- Households
- 369
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 13.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wye ›
Education in Wye
49.7% of adults 25 and older in Wye have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 18.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wye
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 67.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Wye vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wye | 1,055 | $109,625 | $569,100 | $1,802 |
| Orchard Homes | 5,588 | $64,904 | $553,700 | $1,000 |
| Missoula | 76,514 | $70,392 | $473,100 | $1,189 |
| Frenchtown | 1,927 | $94,500 | $475,500 | $1,609 |
| Evaro | 466 | $70,469 | $423,800 | $1,153 |
| East Missoula | 2,099 | $57,500 | $358,500 | $1,050 |
| Huson | 136 | $77,344 | $232,100 | — |
| Lolo | 4,314 | $86,065 | $431,800 | $1,139 |
| Bonner-West Riverside | 1,563 | $62,039 | $210,900 | $1,105 |
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What is the median household income in Wye, MT?
The median household income in Wye is $109,625, 51% higher 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 Wye?
The median home value in Wye is $569,100, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Wye?
The median gross rent in Wye is $1,802 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Wye, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the Montana median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 51% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Wye?
The median age in Wye is 30.2 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Wye?
The average commute to work in Wye is 15 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wye?
The unemployment rate in Wye is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wye?
49.7% of adults in Wye 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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