Real Estate Investing in Columbia Falls, Montana

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 16,288 • Flathead County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (36/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 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: 15.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.5% 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 $588,587
Avg Monthly Rent $1,487
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Columbia Falls Real Estate

Across Columbia Falls's 2 ZIPs, the picture is thin: $589K median values, $1,487/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

The $1,487/mo / $589K relationship in Columbia Falls looks subdued once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. looks to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Kalispell, MT

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Avg Home Value
$588,587
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,487
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MT)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Kalispell, MT metro

0/10
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 — Kalispell, MT metro
0
Days to pending
6.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Columbia Falls, MT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Columbia Falls, MT

How strong are rents in Columbia Falls, MT?

Expect rents around $1,487/mo per month in Columbia Falls, MT. With home values at $589K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is housing expensive in Columbia Falls, MT?

Expect median prices around $589K in Columbia Falls, MT. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been measured.

Is vacancy a concern in Columbia Falls, MT?

Columbia Falls, MT vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

What kind of tenants rent in Columbia Falls, MT?

The renter base in Columbia Falls, MT is reasonable for the $1,487/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields measured tenants.

What kind of market is Columbia Falls, MT for investors?

Columbia Falls, MT rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $589K and rents near $1,487/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

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