Silver Bow County, Montana Housing Market
In Silver Bow County, Montana, the median home value is $255,200, with a median monthly rent of $863. This places Silver Bow County at #865 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #25 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: $1,084
- Establishments: 1,406
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 81
- Multi-family: 49
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 15,173 (avg $71,844)
- Outflow: 13,939 (avg $72,419)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Silver Bow County | Montana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $255,200 | $276,876 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $863 | $842 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 70.8% | 73.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.6 | 27.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Silver Bow County is 7.8% below the Montana state average and 12.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $863/month is 2.5% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Silver Bow County has an owner-occupancy rate of 70.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | Georgia | $255,100 | $1,153 |
| Pope County | Minnesota | $255,100 | $902 |
| Antrim County | Michigan | $255,500 | $902 |
| Cass County | Nebraska | $254,900 | $996 |
| Lincoln County | Idaho | $255,600 | $1,021 |
Other Counties in Montana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meagher County | $259,800 | $1,263 | 75.4% |
| Richland County | $263,000 | $917 | 67.1% |
| Teton County | $264,000 | $730 | 75.5% |
| Cascade County | $265,300 | $939 | 68.5% |
| 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).