What are the schools like in Wye, MT?

School district data for Wye is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Wye?

The median household income in Wye, MT is $93,264 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Wye, MT?

Wye has an average high temperature of 33.0°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.9 inches.

Wye, MT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wye, MT affordable or expensive?

Wye's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wye is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $471,000 and the median rent is $1,734 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wye, MT?

Wye has a violent crime rate of 500.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2703.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wye, MT a Good Place to Live?

Wye is a small town of 1,074 in Montana, with a median household income of $93,264 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Wye stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wye is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wye city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.1

Wye's overall cost of living index is 93.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wye costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wye, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$471,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,734	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,264	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Wye's violent crime rate is 500.8 per 100,000 residents — 32% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

500.8 /100k

Property Crime

2703.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Wye, MT	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	45.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wye sees average highs of 33.0°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 14.4 inches of annual precipitation and 42.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wye, MT
Average High — January	33.0°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	14.4"
Annual Snowfall	42.9"

Demographics

Metric	Wye, MT	National Avg
Population	1,074	—
Median Age	26.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.1%	22.2%
65 and over	6.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Orchard Homes, MT 7 mi Missoula, MT 7 mi Frenchtown, MT 7 mi Evaro, MT 10 mi East Missoula, MT 10 mi

Wye vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wye, MT affordable or expensive?

Wye's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wye roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $471,000 and median rent is $1,734/month.

What is the crime rate in Wye, MT?

Wye's violent crime rate is 500.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2703.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wye?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Wye, MT a good place to live?

Wye, MT has a population of 1,074, a median household income of $93,264, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wye?

Wye averages 33.0°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.4 inches with about 42.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Wye?

The population of Wye, Montana is 1,074 with a median age of 26.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wye?

Key numbers for living in Wye: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $471,000, median household income $93,264, crime index 131 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wye side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.