Real Estate Investing in Basin, Montana

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 367 • Jefferson County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

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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  • High vacancy: 14.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.1% 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 $291,928
Avg Monthly Rent $1,242
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Basin Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Montana: Basin has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

Basin is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. firmly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

decisively Basin's sale market has not rewarded patience. a stretch for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Basin a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Helena, MT

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Avg Home Value
$291,928
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,242
1% Rule
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Helena, MT metro

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

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☀️ Warm Market — Helena, MT metro
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Days to pending
6.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Basin, MT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Basin, MT

What is the average monthly rent in Basin, MT?

Rent in Basin, MT is around $1,242/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $292K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

Is house hacking profitable in Basin, MT?

House hacking works a challenging in Basin, MT. Rents of $1,242/mo against $292K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Should investors consider Basin, MT?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Basin, MT ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $292K and rents of $1,242/mo drive the underlying numbers.

How do home values compare in Basin, MT?

Homes in Basin, MT typically sell near $292K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which even-keeled long-term demand.

Are there empty rentals in Basin, MT?

Basin, MT sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader MT rental market.

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