Toole County, Montana Housing Market
In Toole County, Montana, the median home value is $218,400, with a median monthly rent of $826. This places Toole County at #1205 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #33 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: $1,128
- Establishments: 193
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,111 (avg $54,799)
- Outflow: 1,859 (avg $56,503)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Toole County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59474 | 248.2 | +0.15% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Toole County | Montana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $218,400 | $276,876 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $826 | $842 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 63.1% | 73.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.0 | 27.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Toole County is 21.1% below the Montana state average and 4.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $826/month is 1.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Toole County has an owner-occupancy rate of 63.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Slope Borough | Alaska | $218,300 | $1,254 |
| Cochise County | Arizona | $218,300 | $995 |
| Long County | Georgia | $218,300 | $976 |
| Emery County | Utah | $218,700 | $739 |
| Whitfield County | Georgia | $218,000 | $971 |
Other Counties in Montana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer County | $219,100 | $893 | 69.9% |
| Golden Valley County | $212,200 | $783 | 81.1% |
| McCone County | $211,600 | $556 | 89.8% |
| Chouteau County | $207,800 | $536 | 68.2% |
| Treasure County | $230,300 | $850 | 68.3% |
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).