Stillwater County, Montana Housing Market
In Stillwater County, Montana, the median home value is $405,800, with a median monthly rent of $961. This places Stillwater County at #278 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #11 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: $1,414
- Establishments: 356
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,240 (avg $88,587)
- Outflow: 3,815 (avg $87,146)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Stillwater County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59063 | 320.6 | +4.05% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Stillwater County | Montana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $405,800 | $276,876 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $961 | $842 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82.9% | 73.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 35.2 | 27.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Stillwater County is 46.6% above the Montana state average and 78.2% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $961/month is 14.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 35.2, Stillwater 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.
Stillwater County has an owner-occupancy rate of 82.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | Indiana | $405,500 | $1,574 |
| Dawson County | Georgia | $406,700 | $1,626 |
| Spotsylvania County | Virginia | $404,900 | $1,779 |
| Mecklenburg County | North Carolina | $406,800 | $1,627 |
| Cobb County | Georgia | $407,200 | $1,730 |
Other Counties in Montana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark County | $393,500 | $1,102 | 70.1% |
| Carbon County | $420,800 | $844 | 78.0% |
| Lake County | $421,800 | $901 | 75.0% |
| Broadwater County | $426,600 | $955 | 87.8% |
| Jefferson County | $446,900 | $925 | 84.2% |
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).