Real Estate Investing in Missoula County, Montana

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12 ZIP codes • Population: 116,317

Should you buy in Missoula 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: 8.6% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.4% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

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Avg Home Value $608,392
Avg Monthly Rent $1,612
ZIP Codes 12

Investing in Missoula County Real Estate

Missoula County spans 12 ZIP codes across 8 cities in Montana, with a population of 116,317. The county's subdued investment metrics reflect deeper structural challenges β€” worth studying before making commitments.

The investment case for Missoula County is difficult to make on screen data alone. a harder case for a 3.0 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

Population dynamics in Missoula haven't been supportive. a challenging fit for combined with muted income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Property managers serving Missoula County

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Highland Property Management, a subsidiary of Summit Management Group, Inc., focuses on the development, management, and construction of market-rate, workforce, rent-to-own, and low-income multi-famil summary from their website

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Plum Property Management proudly serves renters and owners in Western Montana, offering management services for commercial, residential, vacation, and storage properties. summary from their website

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Real Property Management Sapphire provides property management services in the Bitterroot Valley, MT. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$608,392
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,612
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (MT)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Missoula, 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
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Missoula County

1 College 10,327 Students 1,259 Off-Campus Renters
C+
The University of Montana
4-Year Public Β· 10,327 students
πŸ“ ~1,259 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 1,259 students living off-campus, Missoula County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Missoula County

ZIP Codes in Missoula County, MT

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Frequently Asked Questions About Missoula County

What is the renter demographic in, MT?

Tenant demand in, MT is solid. The local workforce $1,612/mo rents across most rental classes.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in, MT?

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

How do home values compare in, MT?

Median home price in, MT is near $608K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been measured and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

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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