Real Estate Investing in Red Lodge, Montana

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,513 • Carbon County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (41/100)

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: 36.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.0% 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 $532,809
Avg Monthly Rent $1,116
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Red Lodge Real Estate

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

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Red Lodge is in that category.

The $1,116/mo / $533K relationship in Red Lodge looks subdued once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. tilts toward the realized yield tends to disappoint.

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

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Avg Home Value
$532,809
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,116
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Billings, MT metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
52%
Days Pending
1/2
58 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Billings, MT metro
58
Days to pending
8.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Red Lodge, MT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Lodge, MT

How viable is house hacking in Red Lodge, MT?

Red Lodge, MT offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $1,116/mo rent level.

What kind of market is Red Lodge, MT for investors?

Red Lodge, MT rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $533K and rents near $1,116/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

How do home values compare in Red Lodge, MT?

The median home value in Red Lodge, MT is roughly $533K. That puts it reasonable relative to the MT statewide average.

What are rental rates like in Red Lodge, MT?

Rents in Red Lodge, MT run near $1,116/mo. Compared with median home prices of $533K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What is the renter demographic in Red Lodge, MT?

Tenant demand in Red Lodge, MT is solid. The local workforce $1,116/mo rents across most rental classes.

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