Real Estate Investing in Lewis and Clark County, Montana

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7 ZIP codes • Population: 72,949

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (47/100)

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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  • Elevated vacancy: 9.6% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.1% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $443,793
Avg Monthly Rent $1,422
ZIP Codes 7

Investing in Lewis and Clark County Real Estate

With 72,949 residents across 6 cities, Lewis and Clark County shows thin fundamentals that keep most passive capital on the sidelines β€” a region that demands real local knowledge.

Across Lewis and Clark's 7 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs underwhelming: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Lewis and Clark County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$443,793
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,422
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (MT)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Helena, 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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Lewis and Clark County

2 Colleges 2,588 Students 816 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Carroll College
4-Year Private Β· 1,103 students
C
Helena College University of Montana
2-Year Public Β· 1,485 students
πŸ“ ~816 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 816 students living off-campus, Lewis and Clark County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Lewis and Clark County

ZIP Codes in Lewis and Clark County, MT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lewis and Clark County

Is, MT landlord-friendly?

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

What type of investing works in, MT?

In, MT the robust play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $444K prices and $1,422/mo rents suits that approach.

What price range are homes in, MT?

Homes in, MT typically sell near $444K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which stable long-term demand.

Is, MT above or below the MT benchmark?

Relative to MT as a whole, ranks broadly in line with. The local 3.0/5 score summarizes the position.

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