The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59422 sells for about $349,000, or $212 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.36%), a market in balance. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $710 a month.
ZIP 59422 — Brady
The housing market in 59422 remains stable with low inventory and modest price fluctuations. Activity is driven by local demand and the appeal of rural living, with limited new construction impacting supply. Prices have remained relatively flat year-over-year, reflecting a balanced but slow-moving market.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a rural lifestyle, including families and retirees who prioritize outdoor access over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved down 0.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.7% · poverty 18.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59422
Not determinable at the ZIP level; regional crime rates in rural Montana counties generally remain lower than national urban averages.
Schools serving the area are primarily rural district-based; quality is generally considered consistent with small-town Montana standards.
The area faces standard rural Montana risks including wildfire potential and seasonal wind events; insurance availability is subject to regional carrier appetite.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural production and regional service hubs; development is largely low-density and residential.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on state-mandated mill levies; no state income tax applies to individuals, though property tax burdens are the primary local revenue source.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to regional employment centers like Great Falls via highway corridors.
The area offers significant access to outdoor recreation including fishing, hiking, and river access along the Missouri River corridor.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and low turnover, typical of rural Montana communities.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, ranching, and regional services provided to the surrounding rural population.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle; no public transit infrastructure exists in this rural ZIP.
Development is limited to small-scale residential projects; no major commercial or infrastructure projects are currently reported.
Not applicable to ZIP level.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and the cost of construction in remote areas.
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Data retrieved from Census Reporter for ZCTA 59422.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- The Montana Dinosaur Center4.711.6 mi
- The Montana Dinosaur Center4.711.6 mi
- Old Trail Museum Inc4.614.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive fishing and recreational boating access.
Small community parks serving local residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.