Why Live in Wye
Wye, located about 10 miles northwest of Missoula in Missoula County, is a growing community with significant development plans. The area is characterized by a mix of established rural properties and newer residential developments. Older homes often include ranch-style houses and farmhouses on larger lots, while recent subdivisions feature modern Craftsman and bungalow styles with amenities like built-in garages and sidewalks. The community is seeing increased infrastructure improvements, including new water and sewer connections. Students in Wye attend highly rated schools such as Frenchtown Elementary School, Frenchtown Junior High School, and Frenchtown High School, all located approximately 8 miles away. Wye's strategic location near major highways, including Interstate 90, provides easy access to downtown Missoula, about 10 miles southeast, and Missoula Montana Airport, roughly 5 miles away. While Wye lacks its own parks, nearby recreational areas include Council Grove State Park, offering fishing, hiking, and birdwatching along the Clark Fork River, and Snowbowl, a ski area 15 miles away in the Rattlesnake Mountains. Commercial activity within Wye is limited to truck stops and fast-food outlets, but more extensive shopping and dining options are available on North Reserve Street in Missoula, 8 miles away, featuring stores like Albertsons, Walmart, and Costco, as well as restaurants such as Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wye a good place to live?
Wye is a good place to live. Wye is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Wye is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 39. The average household income is $155,189 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 45.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Wye are home owners, with 15.6% of residents renting and 84.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Wye can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Wye neighborhood guide.
Is Wye, MT a safe neighborhood?
Wye, MT is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Wye?
The median home price in Wye is $616,995. If you put a 20% down payment of $123,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.53%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,130 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $134K a year to afford the median home price in Wye. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Wye is $155K.
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Home Trends in Wye, MT
On average, homes in Wye, Missoula sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Wye, Missoula over the last 12 months is $601,394, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$601,394
Median Single Family Sale Price
$614,990
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$353
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Last 12 months Home Sales
70
Median List Price
$616,995
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%