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Fairfield, MT

Fairfield, MT.

Population: 2,039 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$445,917
1-year appreciation
+10.6%
3-year appreciation
+21.8%
5-year appreciation
+50.4%
10-year appreciation
+141.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$445,917
House Price Index
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

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%

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
avalanche, coldWave, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.5 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
13
Days with Good air quality
286

Amenities

Nearest airport
Fairfield Airport (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+19 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Median annual property tax
$2,105
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
65.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,264
Average weekly wage
$851
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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