Valley County, Montana Housing Market
In Valley County, Montana, the median home value is $198,400, with a median monthly rent of $767. This places Valley County at #1420 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #41 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: $998
- Establishments: 288
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,085 (avg $72,438)
- Outflow: 2,844 (avg $71,824)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Valley County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59230 | 351.4 | -8.59% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Valley County | Montana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $198,400 | $276,876 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $767 | $842 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.5% | 73.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.6 | 27.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Valley County is 28.3% below the Montana state average and 12.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $767/month is 8.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Valley County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dade County | Georgia | $198,500 | $829 |
| Muskegon County | Michigan | $198,300 | $1,028 |
| Ionia County | Michigan | $198,500 | $884 |
| Mercer County | North Dakota | $198,500 | $1,031 |
| Taylor County | Texas | $198,600 | $1,159 |
Other Counties in Montana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter County | $199,200 | $824 | 62.2% |
| Phillips County | $197,600 | $536 | 73.5% |
| Petroleum County | $201,400 | $800 | 72.9% |
| Hill County | $202,600 | $776 | 66.1% |
| Powder River County | $192,100 | $533 | 78.8% |
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).