The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59451 sells for about $275,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 59451 — Hilger
The housing market in 59451 remains stable with low inventory and modest price growth consistent with rural trends. Sales volume is limited by the small housing stock, and the market is driven primarily by local demand rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with longer commutes to larger employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 27.6% — a mixed stability 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 5.8%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59451, Fergus County MT
Crime rates in this rural area are significantly lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving this area are part of a small rural district with limited extracurricular offerings but stable student-teacher ratios.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk during summer months and requires standard property insurance coverage for rural structures.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural operations and small-scale tourism, with limited new commercial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Montana) — Taxable Interests in Exempt Property: The property is assessed and taxed to the private holder as if they held legal title, without deduction for unpaid purchase price. State (Montana) — Residential Property Tax Assessment: Property is valued by the Department of Revenue; tax is calculated by applying the state-determined tax rate to the taxable value (Market Value x Tax Rate). Homestead and long-term rental reduced tax rates are available via enrollment.
Residents typically commute by personal vehicle to regional employment hubs, with average drive times exceeding 30 minutes.
Local recreation is centered on outdoor activities including nearby state park access, fishing, and community-based seasonal events.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for long-term housing, with very few short-term rental units available.
The local economy is primarily supported by agriculture, ranching, and small-scale retail services.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on highway infrastructure for regional connectivity.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments based on market-comparable sales data.
Parcels are subject to county-wide school district taxes and local fire protection district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the rural nature of the area and distance from emergency services.
Net domestic migration is neutral, with a balance between long-term residents and new arrivals seeking rural housing.
Montana is a non-judicial foreclosure state with specific notice and redemption periods for residential properties.
Sellers are required to provide a standard property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 59451 profile.
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.
Small public space with playground and picnic facilities.
Unpaved hiking and multi-use trails serving the rural area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.