The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59722 sells for about $400,880, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are down 31.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 40 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $826 a month.
ZIP 59722 — Deer Lodge
The housing market in 59722 is showing signs of stabilization following a period of significant price correction. Increased inventory and a return of buyer activity suggest a more balanced market compared to the volatility seen in the previous year.
This area is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and families seeking a rural lifestyle, as it lacks the amenities and transit infrastructure of urban centers.
Median prices moved down 31.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 40 days on market with 4.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% 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 2.2% · poverty 5.7% — 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 9.0%/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 6.4%/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 59722, Beaverhead County MT
Crime rates in the region are generally low and stable, consistent with rural Montana standards.
Schools in the area are primarily served by local districts with small class sizes and a focus on community-integrated education.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk during summer months and requires standard property insurance coverage for rural mountain environments.
Economic momentum is driven by agriculture, tourism, and public sector employment, 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 services.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with most residents traveling within the county for work; public transit is not available.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation including fly fishing, hiking, and public lands, with basic shopping and dining in the local hub.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, often influenced by seasonal demand and a lack of multi-family housing stock.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, ranching, and tourism, with the University of Montana Western serving as a significant local employer.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles via state highways; there is no regional rail or bus transit system.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and ranch property improvements.
The Beaverhead County Assessor manages property valuations based on cyclical reappraisal cycles mandated by the state.
Parcels are subject to school district levies and local fire district assessments.
Insurance premiums are rising due to increased wildfire risk across the intermountain west.
The state continues to see net positive domestic migration, though growth is concentrated in larger hubs.
Montana is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for efficient processing of defaults.
Sellers are required to provide a disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
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.
- Old Works Golf Course4.716.9 mi
- BW Blacksmith Grill House4.117.4 mi
- Washoe Theatre4.817.5 mi
- Old Montana Prison & Auto Museum Complex4.73.9 mi
- Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site4.74.5 mi
- Victory Lanes4.74.2 mi
- Rialto Theater4.84.2 mi
- Old Montana Prison & Auto Museum Complex4.73.9 mi
- Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site4.74.5 mi
- Montana Auto Museum4.93.8 mi
- Washoe Theatre4.817.5 mi
- Safeway4.24.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive wilderness area for hiking and hunting.
World-class fly fishing destination.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.