The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59736 sells for about $657,164, or $350 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.9% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 90 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $710 a month.
ZIP 59736 — Jackson
The housing market in 59736 is characterized by low turnover and stable, rural property values. Market activity is largely independent of the broader Gallatin County trends due to its remote location in Beaverhead County. Demand remains consistent among buyers seeking rural lifestyle properties.
This area is best suited for those seeking rural living, outdoor enthusiasts, and individuals looking for privacy away from urban centers.
Median prices moved down 1.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 90 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 12.3% — 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 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59736, Beaverhead County MT
The area faces risks associated with wildfire and seasonal weather conditions typical of rural southwest Montana.
Economic momentum is driven by agriculture, tourism, and proximity to regional hubs in Gallatin County.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on state-mandated mill levies; no local sales tax is applied.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for long-distance travel to employment centers in Bozeman or other regional hubs.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation including fishing, hiking, and public lands in the Big Hole Valley.
The rental market is limited by low inventory and high demand for seasonal housing.
The local economy is primarily supported by agriculture, ranching, and outdoor recreation services.
Transportation is limited to rural highway corridors with no public transit infrastructure.
Development is largely restricted by rural zoning and agricultural land preservation efforts.
The Beaverhead County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are served by local school districts and rural fire protection districts.
Insurance premiums are influenced by wildfire risk and the remote nature of the geography.
Montana is a non-judicial foreclosure state.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 59736.
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.
Renowned for world-class fly fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.