Real Estate Investing in Ballantine, Montana

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,218 • Yellowstone County

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Should you buy in Ballantine, MT? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (47/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Lower household income: $38,472 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $391,069
Avg Monthly Rent $1,116
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ballantine Real Estate

Ballantine in Montana is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Across Ballantine's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run muted: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rent trends and price trends in Ballantine are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Montana.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Ballantine — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Billings, MT

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Avg Home Value
$391,069
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,116
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MT)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Billings, MT metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
52%
Days Pending
1/2
58 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Billings, MT metro
58
Days to pending
8.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Ballantine, MT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballantine, MT

What monthly rent should investors expect in Ballantine, MT?

Rents in Ballantine, MT run near $1,116/mo. Compared with median home prices of $391K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What kind of tenants rent in Ballantine, MT?

Tenant demand in Ballantine, MT is solid. The local workforce $1,116/mo rents across most rental classes.

What is the average home sale price in Ballantine, MT?

Ballantine, MT home values average about $391K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $1,116/mo in monthly income.

Are landlord laws favorable in Ballantine, MT?

For rental operators, Ballantine, MT rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

What does house hacking look like in Ballantine, MT?

House hacking in Ballantine, MT is reasonable to execute. Prices around $391K and rents of $1,116/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

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