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Hamilton, MT

Hamilton, MT.

Population: 15,679 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$538,415
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+2.9%
5-year appreciation
+21.6%
10-year appreciation
+125.5%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$553,644
House Price Index
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
39

Rents

Typical rent
$1,375/mo

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
avalanche, wildfire, winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
15.2 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
22
Days with Good air quality
293

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Big Hole National Battlefield (48 mi)
Nearest airport
Elk Meadow Airstrip (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+435 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Median annual property tax
$2,376
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
60.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,443
Average weekly wage
$938
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

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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