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Nye, MT — ZIP 59061

Population: 250 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 59061 (Nye, MT) is $560,179 — up 15.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $870,000 after a median 50 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$560,179

Median home value

+15.4%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$560,179
1-year appreciation
+15.4%
3-year appreciation
+30.0%
5-year appreciation
+43.5%
10-year appreciation
+120.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$560,179
House Price Index (state)
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$870,000
1-year sale-price change
+70.6%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
12
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+3.0%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$992/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,239/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,547/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,012/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,321/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Nye School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
20.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,066
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
359

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Yellowstone National Park (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
2
Nearest airport
Nye Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mission Field (LVM) (40 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
STILLWATER BILLINGS CLINIC
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+67 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
31.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,958
Households with broadband internet
37.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,108
Average weekly wage
$1,596
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Other Services

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 59061State medianUS median
Median home value$560,179$425,267$289,727
Median sale price$870,000$499,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days110 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,958$1,830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 59061?
$560,179.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 59061?
$870,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 59061?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 59061?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,547/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 59061?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is ZIP 59061 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 59061?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 59061?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 59061?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 59061?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 59061 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 59061?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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