The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59702 sells for about $345,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 59702 — Butte-Silver Bow
The housing market in 59702 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural Montana community. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with little speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a rural lifestyle, including retirees and remote workers who prioritize outdoor access over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 9.2% — 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 5.7%/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 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 59702, Broadwater County MT
Crime rates in this rural Montana area remain low compared to national averages, with property crime being the primary concern. Trends have remained stable over the last several years.
Schools serving this area are part of smaller rural districts, generally characterized by smaller class sizes and limited extracurricular offerings compared to urban centers.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk during summer months and requires standard property insurance coverage; flood risk is generally low except in immediate proximity to local creek beds.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, tourism, and small-scale service industries, with limited large-scale commercial development occurring in this ZIP.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value; Montana does not have a general sales tax, and property tax rates are influenced by local school district levies.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with residents often traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment; public transit options are not available.
The area offers significant access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and hunting, with limited commercial shopping and dining options within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes; there is minimal short-term rental pressure compared to major tourist hubs.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, ranching, and small-scale tourism, with most residents commuting to larger regional centers for professional services.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use, with major highway access serving as the primary corridor for regional travel.
Development is strictly limited by local zoning, with no major commercial or high-density residential projects currently in the pipeline.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic reappraisals to align assessed values with market trends, following state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide emergency service levies.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire risk, though the market remains stable for standard residential coverage.
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.
- Ridge Waters Water Park4.40.3 mi
- Lydia's Supper Club4.22.5 mi
- Butte Civic Center4.31.3 mi
- World Museum of Mining4.72.5 mi
- Our Lady of the Rockies4.24 mi
- Berkeley Pit Viewing Stand4.32 mi
- Copper King Mansion4.62.2 mi
- Silver Bow Twin Drive-in4.96.3 mi
- World Museum of Mining4.72.5 mi
- Ringing Rocks4.714.1 mi
- The Granite Mountain Speculator Mine Memorial4.83 mi
- Dumas Brothel4.22 mi
- The Granite Mountain Speculator Mine Memorial4.83 mi
- Skyline Dog Park/ Kids Fishing Pond4.62.1 mi
- Big Butte Open Space Park4.62.9 mi
- Chester Steele Park4.42 mi
- Clark Park4.41.2 mi
- Highland View Golf Course4.20.5 mi
- Montana Axe Bar & Throwing Co4.82.1 mi
- Safeway4.21 mi
- Safeway4.11.1 mi
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply4.51.8 mi
- Butte Toyota4.62.8 mi
- Butte Subaru4.61.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides significant recreational access for fishing and boating.
Small community-maintained green spaces for local gatherings.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.