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Montana Real Estate Market

2026 Housing Market Data · Live Analysis

MARKET HEAT
6
out of 10
Median Home Price
$448K
$258/sqft
YoY Appreciation
+2.8%
Year-over-year
Days on Market
42d
Median DOM
Inventory
3.8mo
Balanced
List-to-Sale
96%
Avg ratio
Cash Buyers
32%
of all sales
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Montana Market Overview

Montana was one of the pandemic's biggest beneficiaries as remote workers discovered Bozeman and Missoula. Prices surged dramatically and have now stabilized at elevated levels. Bozeman remains one of the most expensive non-coastal small cities in the country, driven by tech transplants and a booming outdoor recreation economy.

🏠 Buyer Insight

Bozeman is expensive but has real economic fundamentals. Billings offers Montana lifestyle at substantially lower prices.

📋 Seller Insight

Cash-heavy buyers dominate Montana's market. Lifestyle amenities and land/views command significant premiums.

🏙️

Top Cities in Montana

CityMedian PriceYoY ChangeDays on MarketPrice/Sqft
Billings$388K+2.4%38d$228
Bozeman$648K+3.2%28d$368
Missoula$498K+2.8%34d$288
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Market Health Indicators

Market Velocity
Slow — buyer has negotiating room
Buyer Competition
Low — below-asking offers common
Inventory Pressure
Balanced — moderate supply
Investment Momentum
2.8% annual appreciation — modest gains
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Buyer Demographics

🏠
32%
First-Time Buyers
of all purchases
💵
32%
Cash Buyers
of all purchases
⏱️
48d
Avg Close Time
from offer to close
⚠️
2.4/10K
Foreclosure Rate
homes in default
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Affordability Calculator — Montana

🏠 Affordability Calculator
Tailored for Montana market conditions
TOTAL MONTHLY PAYMENT
$3,494
per month
Principal & Interest
$2,647/mo
Property Tax
$411/mo
Insurance
$150/mo
PMI (< 20% down)
$286/mo
LOAN: $403,200TOTAL INTEREST: $549,720
Market Characteristics
#mountain-west#outdoor-lifestyle#remote-workers#post-pandemic-surge#scenic
📊 CURRENT RATESMar 9, 2026
30-YR FIXED
15-YR FIXED
5/1 ARM
JUMBO 30-YR
WK CHANGE 30-YR: 0.04%
MT Quick Facts
Median Price$448K
Price/Sqft$258
YoY Appreciation+2.8%
Days on Market42 days
Inventory3.8 months
Active Listings5,800
List-to-Sale96.0%
Avg Close Time48 days
Market Trend☀️ Warm
RegionMountain
Mountain Region
COColorado
+3.8%
IDIdaho
+2.1%
UTUtah
+2.4%
WYWyoming
+3.2%
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