Real Estate Investing in Carbon County, Montana

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7 ZIP codes • Population: 10,064

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (46/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ 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: 28.6% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.5% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $488,410
Avg Monthly Rent $1,263
ZIP Codes 7

Investing in Carbon County Real Estate

Across Carbon County's 7 ZIPs, the picture is soft β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

A 3.0 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Carbon County sits firmly in that category.

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

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$488,410
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,263
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (MT)
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πŸ“‰ 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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Cities in Carbon County

ZIP Codes in Carbon County, MT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carbon County

How much rent can I charge in, MT?

Average rent in, MT is approximately $1,263/mo per month. Against $488K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Is, MT better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

The best-fit strategy in, MT is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Is in MT worth investing in?

, MT scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $488K and rents near $1,263/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in, MT?

The landlord environment in, MT is tenant-protective. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

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