Real Estate Investing in Boulder, Montana

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,535 • Jefferson County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (48/100)

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: 12.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.9% 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 $351,211
Avg Monthly Rent $1,107
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Boulder Real Estate

Across Boulder's 1 ZIPs, the picture is soft: $351K median values, $1,107/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

Rents in Boulder at $1,107/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Demographics in Boulder show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is modest relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in Helena, MT

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Avg Home Value
$351,211
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,107
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Helena, MT metro

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Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
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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
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ZIP Codes in Boulder, MT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boulder, MT

What is the typical vacancy rate in Boulder, MT?

Expect elevated vacancy in Boulder, MT. Rents at $1,107/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What is the tenant pool like in Boulder, MT?

Boulder, MT draws a steady base of working renters. Demand at the $1,107/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

How does Boulder, MT stack up for property investment?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Boulder, MT reflects its $351K prices and $1,107/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within MT.

Does Boulder, MT favor landlords or tenants?

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

Are homes affordable in Boulder, MT?

Typical homes in Boulder, MT go for around $351K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% reliable price movement.

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