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Havre, MT

Havre, MT.

Population: 12,243 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Havre, MT is $241,070 — up 7.1% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,092/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, winterweather, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$241,070

Median home value

+7.1%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$241,070
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.7%
5-year appreciation
+23.3%
10-year appreciation
+89.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$241,070
House Price Index (state)
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
77
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,092/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
8
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Chinook Elem, Davey Elem, Havre Elem
Schools include
Hartland Elementary School, Davey Elementary, Havre Middle School, Highland Park School, Lincoln-McKinley School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, winterWeather, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.5%
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
43.5°F
Average high
56.5°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.7 in
Annual snowfall
44.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
3b (extreme annual low -35 to -30°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
23
Days with Good air quality
170
Days with Moderate air quality
38
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
215

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Sorenson Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Havre City County Airport (HVR) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NORTHERN MONTANA HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-16 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
46.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,065
Mean commute to work
12 min
Households with broadband internet
65.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,649
Average weekly wage
$826
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

HavreState medianUS median
Median home value$241,070$425,267$289,727
Typical rent$1,092/mo$1,505/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,065$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 Havre, MT?
$241,070.
What is typical rent in Havre, MT?
Typical rent: $1,092/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Havre, MT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, winterWeather, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Havre, MT?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Havre, MT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Havre, MT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Havre, MT?
8 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Havre, MT?
Good. Median AQI: 23. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Havre, MT?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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