Roosevelt County, Montana Housing Market

In Roosevelt County, Montana, the median home value is $118,800, with a median monthly rent of $705. This places Roosevelt County at #2659 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #55 within Montana.

Median Home Value $118,800
Median Rent $705/mo
Owner Occupancy 66.6%
Price/Rent Ratio 14.0

📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)

ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.

📍 Economic Snapshot

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Employment & Wages

1,702
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $928
  • Establishments: 225
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Migration Patterns

+168
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 3,276 (avg $54,071)
  • Outflow: 3,108 (avg $54,568)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How Roosevelt County Compares

MetricRoosevelt CountyMontana AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $118,800 $276,876 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $705 $842 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 66.6% 73.0% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 14.0 27.2 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Roosevelt County is 57.1% below the Montana state average and 47.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $705/month is 16.3% below the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.0, buying a home in Roosevelt County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.

Roosevelt County has an owner-occupancy rate of 66.6%, 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

CountyStateMedian Home ValueMedian Rent
Calhoun County Iowa $118,800 $723
Morehouse Parish Louisiana $118,800 $839
Winston County Alabama $118,900 $803
Keokuk County Iowa $118,700 $828
Knox County Kentucky $118,700 $681

Other Counties in Montana

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Sheridan County $124,000 $746 71.8%
Wibaux County $98,600 $963 72.5%
Big Horn County $143,400 $697 66.7%
Blaine County $155,500 $660 65.7%
Glacier County $165,100 $548 63.7%

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).