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

94,088

5 %

58,781

3 %

55,639

-2 %

31,788

16 %

Butte-Silver Bow

31,702

-6 %

25,979

1 %

15,294

8 %

9,287

-3 %

Anaconda-Deer Lodge

8,763

-7 %

7,995

-6 %

Helena Valley Southeast

7,989

12 %

Helena Valley West Central

7,665

10 %

6,941

12 %

6,688

7 %

6,434

12 %

6,281

-8 %

5,527

10 %

5,446

-6 %

5,065

-3 %

4,944

15 %

4,689

3 %

4,423

-6 %

4,328

-9 %

4,260

5 %

4,198

15 %

3,978

7 %

3,654

8 %

3,489

3 %

3,385

-10 %

3,193

-1 %

3,118

-9 %

3,087

-1 %

2,961

-9 %

2,605

-2 %

2,484

-10 %

2,462

-6 %

Helena Valley Northeast

2,357

11 %

Helena Valley Northwest

2,303

11 %

2,262

8 %

2,254

4 %

2,252

-4 %

2,243

2 %

2,193

20 %

2,060

19 %

2,003

19 %

1,965

-5 %

1,955

-3 %

1,902

5 %

1,872

3 %

1,857

-4 %

1,847

-13 %

1,831

-5 %

1,819

3 %

1,799

3 %

Helena West Side

1,770

3 %

1,756

7 %

1,739

22 %

1,727

11 %

1,724

-16 %

Bonner-West Riverside

1,718

1 %

1,713

-7 %

1,674

0 %

1,663

-7 %

1,658

0 %

1,647

-12 %

1,632

16 %

1,629

5 %

1,625

-4 %

1,624

16 %

1,593

0 %

1,571

9 %

1,524

25 %

West Yellowstone

1,454

24 %

1,380

6 %

1,356

3 %

1,260

-10 %

1,205

-2 %

1,177

5 %

1,165

6 %

Fort Belknap Agency

1,160

-8 %

1,105

23 %

1,093

5 %

1,083

2 %

1,058

20 %

1,040

11 %

White Sulphur Springs

1,036

5 %

1,009

-1 %

954

-12 %

936

2 %

928

8 %

928

-5 %

926

1 %

924

6 %

920

1 %

919

-4 %

917

-14 %

912

23 %

890

0 %

860

-4 %

838

0 %

Amsterdam-Churchill

819

13 %

809

-1 %

798

6 %

791

6 %

790

11 %

790

-7 %

788

13 %

782

-10 %

775

-2 %

751

1 %

728

4 %

720

3 %

711

13 %

705

-11 %

694

-3 %

662

0 %

660

-9 %

655

-1 %

652

-9 %

645

3 %

642

15 %

641

-10 %

641

6 %

620

-2 %

591

8 %

568

-7 %

567

12 %

564

-2 %

548

3 %

546

-15 %

531

8 %

517

1 %

508

15 %

486

-14 %

475

-2 %

469

51 %

469

7 %

464

0 %

457

20 %

455

-9 %

443

8 %

436

-1 %

429

-5 %

420

-40 %

East Glacier Park Village

415

5 %

413

-9 %

412

-9 %

401

-2 %

397

-1 %

384

-7 %

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

$69,463

2

Colstrip

$63,097

3

Clancy

$61,206

4

Broadview

$56,249

5

Frenchtown

$54,431

6

Wye

$53,999

7

St. Marie

$52,499

8

Winston

$51,249

9

Lolo

$51,151

10

Big Sky

$50,908

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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