Fergus County, Montana Housing Market
In Fergus County, Montana, the median home value is $236,100, with a median monthly rent of $954. This places Fergus County at #1026 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #28 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: $967
- Establishments: 508
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 2
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,057 (avg $73,974)
- Outflow: 4,603 (avg $73,920)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Fergus County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59457 | 356.6 | -0.27% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Fergus County | Montana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $236,100 | $276,876 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $954 | $842 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 63.4% | 73.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.6 | 27.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Fergus County is 14.7% below the Montana state average and 3.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $954/month is 13.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Fergus County has an owner-occupancy rate of 63.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer County | Wisconsin | $236,200 | $712 |
| Chowan County | North Carolina | $235,800 | $681 |
| Onslow County | North Carolina | $236,400 | $1,265 |
| Perry County | Pennsylvania | $236,400 | $874 |
| Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | $236,400 | $1,217 |
Other Counties in Montana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musselshell County | $235,000 | $1,138 | 85.1% |
| Judith Basin County | $238,300 | $495 | 72.7% |
| Deer Lodge County | $231,700 | $696 | 73.0% |
| Treasure County | $230,300 | $850 | 68.3% |
| 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).