Dawson County, Montana Housing Market
In Dawson County, Montana, the median home value is $185,300, with a median monthly rent of $815. This places Dawson County at #1568 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #44 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: $1,017
- Establishments: 358
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,544 (avg $67,579)
- Outflow: 3,238 (avg $69,785)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Dawson County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59330 | 320.9 | -1.05% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Dawson County | Montana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $185,300 | $276,876 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $815 | $842 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71.9% | 73.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.9 | 27.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Dawson County is 33.1% below the Montana state average and 18.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $815/month is 3.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.9, the buy-vs-rent decision in Dawson County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Dawson County has an owner-occupancy rate of 71.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County | Texas | $185,300 | $1,041 |
| Spencer County | Indiana | $185,200 | $751 |
| Murray County | Minnesota | $185,400 | $810 |
| Mower County | Minnesota | $185,200 | $927 |
| Burke County | North Carolina | $185,400 | $884 |
Other Counties in Montana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniels County | $184,800 | $581 | 83.1% |
| Rosebud County | $182,400 | $672 | 63.6% |
| Wheatland County | $180,800 | $730 | 75.5% |
| Powder River County | $192,100 | $533 | 78.8% |
| Phillips County | $197,600 | $536 | 73.5% |
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).