Cascade County, Montana Housing Market
In Cascade County, Montana, the median home value is $265,300, with a median monthly rent of $939. This places Cascade County at #813 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #21 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: $1,101
- Establishments: 2,995
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 153
- Multi-family: 100
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 36,421 (avg $71,035)
- Outflow: 33,277 (avg $71,665)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Cascade County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59436 | 444.9 | +30.18% | 2025 |
| 2 | 59401 | 315.9 | -2.29% | 2025 |
| 3 | 59405 | 309.4 | +3.45% | 2025 |
| 4 | 59404 | 290.1 | +1.91% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Cascade County | Montana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $265,300 | $276,876 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $939 | $842 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 68.5% | 73.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.5 | 27.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Cascade County is 4.2% below the Montana state average and 16.5% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $939/month is 11.5% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.5, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Cascade County has an owner-occupancy rate of 68.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lassen County | California | $265,300 | $1,000 |
| Aransas County | Texas | $265,400 | $1,128 |
| Clay County | Minnesota | $265,500 | $1,019 |
| Kenosha County | Wisconsin | $265,500 | $1,219 |
| Newton County | Georgia | $265,000 | $1,439 |
Other Counties in Montana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teton County | $264,000 | $730 | 75.5% |
| Richland County | $263,000 | $917 | 67.1% |
| Meagher County | $259,800 | $1,263 | 75.4% |
| Silver Bow County | $255,200 | $863 | 70.8% |
| Fallon County | $244,800 | $779 | 69.4% |
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).