Big Horn County, Montana Housing Market
In Big Horn County, Montana, the median home value is $143,400, with a median monthly rent of $697. This places Big Horn County at #2323 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #53 within Montana.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,039
- Establishments: 232
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,674 (avg $48,705)
- Outflow: 3,557 (avg $48,859)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Big Horn County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82801 | 360.3 | +8.84% | 2025 |
| 2 | 59101 | 341.2 | +4.27% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Big Horn County | Montana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $143,400 | $276,876 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $697 | $842 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 66.7% | 73.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.1 | 27.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Big Horn County is 48.2% below the Montana state average and 37.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $697/month is 17.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.1, the buy-vs-rent decision in Big Horn County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Big Horn County has an owner-occupancy rate of 66.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain County | Indiana | $143,400 | $843 |
| Dundy County | Nebraska | $143,400 | $656 |
| Dale County | Alabama | $143,500 | $889 |
| Floyd County | Iowa | $143,500 | $745 |
| Grant Parish | Louisiana | $143,300 | $904 |
Other Counties in Montana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine County | $155,500 | $660 | 65.7% |
| Sheridan County | $124,000 | $746 | 71.8% |
| Glacier County | $165,100 | $548 | 63.7% |
| Prairie County | $165,700 | $627 | 83.9% |
| Roosevelt County | $118,800 | $705 | 66.6% |
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).