Real Estate Investing in Glendive, Montana (59330)

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Dawson County • Population: 8,281 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 59330 (Glendive, MT)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (63/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 11.9% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $205,005
Avg Monthly Rent $1,215
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $68,238
% Renters 28.7%

Market Analysis: 59330 Glendive

This part of Dawson County is not an easy win. The 59330 ZIP sits at softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

The 59330 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

Stepping back, 59330 offers a low basis, the region around Glendive has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

Resident income in 59330 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

New investors are better served looking at Glendive's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 59330. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Glendive:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 70/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 3× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+8.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,215/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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Property Strategy for 59330

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
9.9% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+4.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$51,419/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $75,699 $1,040 9.9% $75,699
2BR $129,628 $1,350 7.5% +4.7% $64,814
3BR $185,262 $1,850 7.2% +4.8% $61,754
4BR $219,245 $2,160 7.1% +4.7% $54,811
5BR $257,096 +4.3% $51,419

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$211K$194K$177K$159K$142K$125KFeb 2016May 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 59330 Compare?

Metric 59330 Glendive Montana
Home Value $205,005 $205,005 $457,278
5-Year CAGR 3.9% 3.9% 9.2%
Avg Rent $1,215 $1,215 -
Cap Rate 4.6% 4.6% -

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.6%
Fair
5yr Growth
+3.9%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $205,005
Monthly Rent $1,215
Price-to-Rent 14.1:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 7.1%
Cap Rate 4.6%
5-Year IRR 8.5%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +8.6% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.0% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +4.5% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.6%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.6%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
11.9%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.9%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 59330

Population: 8,281

💰 Median Household Income
$68,238
This area
$68,238
State
$64,023
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
28.7%
This area
28.7%
State
24.3%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.9%
This area
1.9%
State
-0.5%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
24.9%
This area
24.9%
State
20.1%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
41.5 years
This area
41.5 years
State
38.3 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
11.9%
This area
11.9%
State
26.6%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 94.1%
Other/Mixed 5.1%
Black/African American 0.8%
Hispanic/Latino 0.6%
👶 Under 18
22.2%
This area
22.2%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
19.8%
This area
19.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
3.5%
This area
3.5%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 59330

B+ Avg School Grade
5 Schools
13.4:1 Avg Class Size
$15,115 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Washington Middle School

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
236 Students
👨‍🏫
11.0:1 Class Size
💰
$14,538 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Jefferson School

📚 Pre-K – 02 Elementary
👥
269 Students
👨‍🏫
12.8:1 Class Size
💰
$14,538 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Lincoln School

📚 03 – 05 Elementary
👥
259 Students
👨‍🏫
14.4:1 Class Size
💰
$14,538 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Dawson High School

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
336 Students
👨‍🏫
13.6:1 Class Size
💰
$13,959 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Deer Creek School

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
👥
15 Students
👨‍🏫
15.0:1 Class Size
💰
$18,000 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

1 Nearby 73 Off-Campus Students
C
Dawson Community College
406 students · 2.9 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glendive, MT a good place for real estate investing?

Glendive, MT stands at an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $205K and average rents around $1,215/mo. That combination puts it in the impressive tier for investor interest.

What are rental rates like in Glendive, MT?

Rental rates in Glendive, MT average $1,215/mo. Tenant demand and $205K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Are landlord laws favorable in Glendive, MT?

Rental owners in Glendive, MT deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

What is the typical vacancy rate in Glendive, MT?

Glendive, MT vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

What is the best play in Glendive, MT?

Glendive, MT investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($205K prices, $1,215/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

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