Montana Homes For Sale and Real Estate Data

About Montana Real Estate

Buying Montana Real Estate

if considering a move to Montana, review the information before buying Montana real estate.

Montana Population

Despite being the fourth largest state by area, it’s the 44th largest state by population, giving it the third lowest population density in the United States. The estimated 2006 population of Montana is 944,632, reflecting a jump of approximately 4.70% since the 2000 census. This is reflected in the Montana real estate statistics as well. In 2005, there were 428,357 housing units, an increase of 3.81% from 2000.

Montana Economy

Montana’s largest economic sectors are agriculture and lumber and mineral extraction. Tourism also plays a key part in the Montana economy. Roughly split into east and west by the Continental Divide, the mountainous western half, part of the Rocky Mountains, contrasts with the open prairies, part of the Great Plains, of the eastern half.

Montana Tourism and Recreation

Also known as Big Sky Country, outdoor living is a key recreational activity. Montana contains Glacier National Park and part of Yellowstone National Park. Montana is also home to the Little Bighorn National Monument (Custer’s Last Stand). Fishing, hiking, biking and following the Dinosaur Trail are popular activities. There have been several amazing dinosaur discoveries in Montana. Following the Lewis and Clark Historical Trail is also a great option.

Montana is a beautiful state that combines mountain ranges, open prairies, and beautiful national parks. If these attributes sound appealing to you, then considering buying Montana real estate may be the right move for you.

Population

Population Change Since 2000

95,562

6 %

59,085

4 %

55,248

-3 %

33,023

20 %

Butte-Silver Bow

31,804

-6 %

25,757

0 %

16,134

13 %

9,078

-6 %

Anaconda-Deer Lodge

8,792

-7 %

Helena Valley Southeast

7,980

12 %

7,885

-7 %

Helena Valley West Central

7,806

12 %

7,167

15 %

7,128

24 %

6,669

7 %

6,526

-5 %

5,609

11 %

5,453

-6 %

5,110

-2 %

4,885

13 %

4,795

6 %

4,434

-6 %

4,348

-9 %

4,272

17 %

4,007

-1 %

3,946

7 %

3,706

9 %

3,488

3 %

3,396

-9 %

3,190

-1 %

3,128

-9 %

3,074

-1 %

2,972

-9 %

2,604

-2 %

2,473

-10 %

2,457

-6 %

2,400

31 %

Helena Valley Northwest

2,341

12 %

Helena Valley Northeast

2,326

10 %

2,254

-4 %

2,245

7 %

2,236

2 %

2,234

3 %

2,041

18 %

2,038

21 %

1,974

-5 %

1,957

-3 %

1,887

4 %

1,859

3 %

1,858

-12 %

1,857

-4 %

1,828

-5 %

1,792

3 %

1,786

1 %

Helena West Side

1,783

4 %

1,768

24 %

1,761

7 %

1,740

12 %

1,739

-16 %

1,739

9 %

Bonner-West Riverside

1,726

2 %

1,723

-6 %

1,667

-1 %

1,667

-6 %

1,654

0 %

1,627

-13 %

1,626

-4 %

1,613

4 %

1,609

15 %

1,575

10 %

1,566

11 %

1,512

24 %

West Yellowstone

1,441

22 %

1,385

7 %

1,348

2 %

1,260

-10 %

1,200

-3 %

1,169

4 %

1,169

6 %

Fort Belknap Agency

1,160

-7 %

1,097

5 %

1,090

21 %

1,080

1 %

1,062

20 %

1,059

13 %

White Sulphur Springs

1,032

5 %

1,006

-1 %

961

-11 %

933

2 %

926

-5 %

924

-13 %

921

6 %

919

1 %

916

-4 %

911

6 %

909

-1 %

894

20 %

889

0 %

860

-4 %

Amsterdam-Churchill

859

18 %

834

-1 %

821

-4 %

796

15 %

794

-3 %

786

-10 %

785

5 %

785

5 %

775

9 %

770

-2 %

751

-5 %

742

0 %

718

3 %

718

15 %

715

2 %

694

-3 %

660

-8 %

659

0 %

656

0 %

653

17 %

650

-9 %

644

-9 %

638

2 %

637

6 %

608

-4 %

593

8 %

569

-7 %

564

11 %

558

-3 %

550

-15 %

545

3 %

527

7 %

511

0 %

498

12 %

490

-14 %

471

7 %

470

-3 %

464

0 %

459

20 %

456

-35 %

453

-9 %

441

7 %

436

-1 %

431

-5 %

415

-9 %

East Glacier Park Village

414

5 %

413

-8 %

401

-2 %

396

-1 %

385

-7 %

375

1 %

Data on community demographics, schools and recent sales provided by OnBoard LLC.
Copyright © 2007 OnBoard LLC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Top 10 List

Highest Earning

Cities

1

Montana City

$74,053

2

Colstrip

$67,906

3

Clancy

$64,624

4

Broadview

$60,832

5

Wye

$58,437

6

Kerr

$57,499

7

Frenchtown

$57,104

8

Radersburg

$54,999

9

St. Marie

$54,999

10

Lolo

$54,094

Data on community demographics, schools and recent sales provided by OnBoard LLC.
Copyright © 2007 OnBoard LLC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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