Beaverhead County, Montana Housing Market
In Beaverhead County, Montana, the median home value is $308,300, with a median monthly rent of $837. This places Beaverhead County at #582 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #18 within Montana.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $915
- Establishments: 518
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 10
- Multi-family: 32
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,055 (avg $73,939)
- Outflow: 3,574 (avg $73,985)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Beaverhead County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59725 | 356.9 | +10.03% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Beaverhead County | Montana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $308,300 | $276,876 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $837 | $842 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 65.8% | 73.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 30.7 | 27.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Beaverhead County is 11.3% above the Montana state average and 35.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $837/month is 0.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 30.7, Beaverhead County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Beaverhead County has an owner-occupancy rate of 65.8%, compared to 73.0% in Montana and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| McHenry County | Illinois | $308,100 | $1,401 |
| Johnson County | Iowa | $308,600 | $1,122 |
| Northampton County | Pennsylvania | $308,600 | $1,395 |
| Lumpkin County | Georgia | $307,900 | $1,142 |
| Caroline County | Virginia | $307,700 | $1,293 |
Other Counties in Montana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell County | $306,500 | $820 | 72.5% |
| Lincoln County | $296,500 | $762 | 77.6% |
| Sweet Grass County | $330,100 | $1,149 | 79.7% |
| Yellowstone County | $349,500 | $1,131 | 69.6% |
| Cascade County | $265,300 | $939 | 68.5% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).