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Housing Affordability in Forsyth, MT
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 43.7%
- Montana 28.6%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 53.3%
- Montana 44.8%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 37.5%
- Montana 22.1%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,500/mo
- Montana $1,798/mo
Forsyth has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more15453.3%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more16637.5%
- Renters paying 50% or more9131.5%
- Median rent as a share of income: 31.2%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 24.5%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $443/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 5.2
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth, MT | 43.7% | 53.3% | 37.5% | 31.2% |
| Rosebud County | 29.1% | 38.0% | 24.7% | 20.6% |
| Montana | 28.6% | 44.8% | 22.1% | 27.8% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Forsyth, MT?
- In Forsyth, MT, 43.7% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Forsyth compare with Montana?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Forsyth is 43.7%, compared with 28.6% for Montana as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates