Real Estate Investing in Poplar, Montana

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,994 • Roosevelt

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Should you buy in Poplar, 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
POOR
0.0 / 5 (0/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 27.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).
  • Elevated poverty: 33.6% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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Appreciation

Long-term value growth

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Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Home Value $0
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Poplar Real Estate

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

plainly Poplar's aggregate rating of ☆☆☆☆☆ reflects subdued investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Market conditions in Poplar 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.

Population dynamics in Poplar haven't been supportive. a stretch for combined with soft income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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🎓 Colleges & Universities in Poplar

1 College 534 Students 254 Off-Campus Renters
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Fort Peck Community College
2-Year Public · 534 students
📍 ~254 students rent off-campus

ZIP Codes in Poplar, MT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Poplar, MT

What do rentals go for in Poplar, MT?

Poplar, MT rentals go for roughly a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to acquisition costs.

What kind of tenants rent in Poplar, MT?

The renter base in Poplar, MT is reasonable for the price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields steady tenants.

What approach is best for Poplar, MT real estate?

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

Is Poplar, MT landlord-friendly?

Landlord-friendliness in Poplar, MT is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Is Poplar, MT a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Poplar, MT scores /5 for investability. Home values sit at and rents near, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

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