Real Estate Investing in Dutton, Montana

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 398 • Teton County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (57/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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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: 25.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

9.0% 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 $282,261
Avg Monthly Rent $1,206
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Dutton Real Estate

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

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

Market conditions in Dutton are subdued. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

The 0% renter share in Dutton masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$282,261
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,206
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MT)

ZIP Codes in Dutton, MT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dutton, MT

Are there empty rentals in Dutton, MT?

Vacancy in Dutton, MT is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,206/mo.

What is the best play in Dutton, MT?

For Dutton, MT, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

Is the tenant base reliable in Dutton, MT?

The renter base in Dutton, MT is reasonable for the $1,206/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields reliable tenants.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Dutton, MT?

House hacking in Dutton, MT is a challenging. With home values around $282K and rents at $1,206/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

How does Dutton, MT rate as a rental market?

Dutton, MT rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $282K and rents near $1,206/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

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