Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Dillon

Affordability in Dillon, MT

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Dillon is $864, set against a median household income of $61,134 per year. About 44% of residents rent their homes, reflecting a substantial renter presence in this small city.

Lease Lantern tracks 2 HUD-assisted or income-based properties in Dillon, offering a combined 100 units for income-qualified renters.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Dillon Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 421 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates vary based on how jurisdictions classify and report incidents, so comparisons across cities are not meaningful.

Of the 2 HUD-assisted properties in Dillon, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Dillon

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Dillon rates 77 (Very Walkable) and earns a Bike Score of 72. No Transit Score is available, which is typical for smaller Montana cities where a personal vehicle or biking are the primary ways to get around.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 4 schools across 3 districts serve Dillon, including 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Quality and resources vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Living in Dillon, MT

The median household income in Dillon is $61,134 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median gross rent is $864 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based rentals in Dillon can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically tied to a percentage of local area median income rather than the open market rate.

• Median household income: $61,134/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median gross rent: $864/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 44% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

Both affordable housing properties in Dillon have been mapped for flood risk, but neither falls in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD flood data.