The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59425 sells for about $264,719, or $190 per square foot.
Prices are up +12.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 51 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $913 a month.
ZIP 59425 — Conrad
The housing market in 59425 remains stable with modest price appreciation and balanced inventory levels. Demand is supported by local employment stability, though the market remains sensitive to broader regional economic shifts. Buyers are finding value compared to larger Montana markets, keeping the outlook cautiously optimistic.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options compared to larger Montana urban centers.
Median prices moved up 12.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 51 days on market with 3.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
21% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.3% · poverty 20.1% — 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 6.9%/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 7.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59425, Montana
Schools in the area are generally characterized by small class sizes and community-focused rural education models.
The region faces standard wildfire and wind risks common to the Montana plains, with insurance premiums trending upward due to regional climate exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural stability and local service sectors, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value, with specific mill levies applied for school and local government districts.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to regional employment hubs via state highway corridors.
The area offers access to rural outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and local community parks, with limited large-scale retail shopping.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, with limited turnover and minimal short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, agribusiness, and essential public services.
Transportation is primarily served by regional highway networks with no significant public transit infrastructure.
Development is focused on small-scale residential maintenance and agricultural infrastructure improvements.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide service assessments.
Property insurance costs are rising in line with statewide trends due to increased wildfire risk and replacement cost inflation.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Branding Iron Lanes & Lounge4.31.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community green space for local recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.