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Fairfield, MT

Fairfield, MT.

Population: 2,039 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fairfield, MT is $443,882 — up 11.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $334,450 after a median 61 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with avalanche, coldwave, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$443,882

Median home value

+11.0%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$443,882
1-year appreciation
+11.0%
3-year appreciation
+21.4%
5-year appreciation
+49.3%
10-year appreciation
+144.8%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$443,882
House Price Index (state)
753.3 (+2.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$334,450
Median list price
$437,000
Median price per sqft
$220
1-year sale-price change
-53.7%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
11
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+3.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,042/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,205/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,363/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,887/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,278/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Fairfield Elem, Fairfield H S, Golden Ridge Elem
Schools include
Fairfield Elementary School, Fairfield 7-8, Fairfield High School, Golden Ridge School, Greenfield 7-8

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, coldWave, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.7%
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
15.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
12
Days with Good air quality
269
Days with Moderate air quality
8
Highest AQI recorded (year)
92

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Fairfield Airport (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
BENEFIS TETON MEDICAL CENTER, PONDERA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+19 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,105
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
65.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,338
Average weekly wage
$905
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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

How it compares

FairfieldState medianUS median
Median home value$443,882$426,961$288,527
Median sale price$334,450$499,000$325,000
Median days on market61 days110 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,105$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 Fairfield, MT?
$443,882.
What is the median sale price in Fairfield, MT?
$334,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Fairfield, MT?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in Fairfield, MT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,363/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fairfield, MT?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, coldWave, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Fairfield, MT?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fairfield, MT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fairfield, MT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fairfield, MT?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Fairfield, MT?
Good. Median AQI: 12. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fairfield, MT?
Regional Price Parity: 94.6 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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