Blaine County, Montana Housing Market
In Blaine County, Montana, the median home value is $155,500, with a median monthly rent of $660. This places Blaine County at #2131 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #52 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: $683
- Establishments: 156
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,204 (avg $53,539)
- Outflow: 2,104 (avg $53,817)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Blaine County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59501 | 315.3 | +7.70% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
This product uses FHFA Data but is neither endorsed nor certified by FHFA.
How Blaine County Compares
| Metric | Blaine County | Montana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $155,500 | $276,876 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $660 | $842 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 65.7% | 73.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 19.6 | 27.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Blaine County is 43.8% below the Montana state average and 31.7% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $660/month is 21.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 19.6, the buy-vs-rent decision in Blaine County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Blaine County has an owner-occupancy rate of 65.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia Parish | Louisiana | $155,500 | $681 |
| Johnson County | Nebraska | $155,500 | $779 |
| Coshocton County | Ohio | $155,500 | $765 |
| Jackson County | Tennessee | $155,500 | $758 |
| Greene County | Iowa | $155,400 | $781 |
Other Counties in Montana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier County | $165,100 | $548 | 63.7% |
| Prairie County | $165,700 | $627 | 83.9% |
| Big Horn County | $143,400 | $697 | 66.7% |
| Liberty County | $169,100 | $710 | 63.4% |
| Garfield County | $169,900 | $725 | 72.2% |
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 2026-10-13. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).