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Housing Affordability in Madison County, 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
- 23.2%
- Montana 28.6%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 40.8%
- Montana 44.8%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 20.4%
- Montana 22.1%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,742/mo
- Montana $1,798/mo
Madison County 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 more19540.8%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more61320.4%
- Renters paying 50% or more10922.8%
- Median rent as a share of income: 26.2%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 22.7%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $539/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 6.2
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County, MT | 23.2% | 40.8% | 20.4% | 26.2% |
| 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 Madison County, MT?
- In Madison County, MT, 23.2% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Madison County compare with Montana?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Madison County is 23.2%, compared with 28.6% for Montana as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates