Ravalli County, Montana Housing Market
In Ravalli County, Montana, the median home value is $476,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,054. This places Ravalli County at #156 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #3 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: $1,037
- Establishments: 2,294
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 38
- Multi-family: 17
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 20,762 (avg $91,175)
- Outflow: 18,509 (avg $87,055)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Ravalli County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59875 | 384.4 | +5.20% | 2025 |
| 2 | 59829 | 406.2 | +16.01% | 2025 |
| 3 | 59840 | 363.7 | -4.66% | 2025 |
| 4 | 59828 | 383.3 | +3.08% | 2025 |
| 5 | 59870 | 367.4 | +1.99% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Ravalli County | Montana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $476,600 | $276,876 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,054 | $842 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79.4% | 73.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 37.7 | 27.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Ravalli County is 72.1% above the Montana state average and 109.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,054/month is 25.2% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 37.7, Ravalli County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Ravalli County has an owner-occupancy rate of 79.4%, compared to 73.0% in Montana and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise County | Idaho | $476,100 | $850 |
| Collin County | Texas | $475,600 | $1,859 |
| Archuleta County | Colorado | $478,100 | $1,432 |
| Teller County | Colorado | $479,900 | $1,880 |
| Thurston County | Washington | $480,300 | $1,736 |
Other Counties in Montana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula County | $472,100 | $1,190 | 58.8% |
| Madison County | $470,100 | $1,000 | 81.0% |
| Park County | $467,500 | $976 | 69.4% |
| Jefferson County | $446,900 | $925 | 84.2% |
| Broadwater County | $426,600 | $955 | 87.8% |
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).