Rosebud County, Montana Housing Market
In Rosebud County, Montana, the median home value is $182,400, with a median monthly rent of $672. This places Rosebud County at #1604 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #46 within Montana.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,446
- Establishments: 216
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 2
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,109 (avg $67,495)
- Outflow: 2,908 (avg $67,910)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Rosebud County | Montana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $182,400 | $276,876 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $672 | $842 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 63.6% | 73.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.6 | 27.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Rosebud County is 34.1% below the Montana state average and 19.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $672/month is 20.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Rosebud County has an owner-occupancy rate of 63.6%, 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
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee County | Michigan | $182,400 | $989 |
| Warren County | Indiana | $182,500 | $830 |
| Pearl River County | Mississippi | $182,300 | $906 |
| Loup County | Nebraska | $182,300 | $688 |
| Chickasaw County | Iowa | $182,600 | $738 |
Other Counties in Montana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland County | $180,800 | $730 | 75.5% |
| Daniels County | $184,800 | $581 | 83.1% |
| Dawson County | $185,300 | $815 | 71.9% |
| Powder River County | $192,100 | $533 | 78.8% |
| Garfield County | $169,900 | $725 | 72.2% |
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).