The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59829 sells for about $799,000, or $385 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $961 a month.
ZIP 59829 — Darby
The housing market in 59829 remains stable with high price points driven by limited inventory and strong demand for rural lifestyle properties. While sales volume is low, values have held steady year-over-year, reflecting the area's appeal to remote workers and retirees.
This ZIP is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and remote workers seeking a rural lifestyle, as it lacks the density and infrastructure required by urban commuters or large-scale investors.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 12.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.0% · poverty 7.6% — 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 12.0%/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 8.3%/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 59829, Ravalli County MT
Crime rates in the Darby area are significantly lower than the national average, with property and violent crime incidents reported as rare in this rural mountain community.
Schools serving the area are part of the Darby School District, which is generally characterized by small class sizes and a strong community-focused educational environment.
The area faces elevated wildfire risks typical of the Bitterroot Valley, requiring residents to maintain defensible space and adhere to local fire mitigation guidelines.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by tourism, outdoor recreation, and small-scale local services, with limited large-scale industrial or corporate development.
Property taxes are assessed by Ravalli County based on market value; the area does not have municipal sales tax, though state-level income taxes apply.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling north along U.S. Highway 93 toward Hamilton or Missoula for major employment and services.
The area is a gateway to the Bitterroot National Forest and Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, offering extensive hiking, fishing, and hunting opportunities.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, heavily influenced by seasonal demand and a small supply of long-term housing units.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, forestry, and agriculture, with most professional services located in the larger regional hub of Hamilton.
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Development is largely restricted to small-scale residential infill and renovation projects due to geographic and zoning constraints.
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Parcels are subject to standard county property tax levies and the local school district tax base.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to increased wildfire risk assessments across the Bitterroot Valley.
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Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 59829 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.
- 406 Saloon Restaurant4.316.8 mi
- Painted Rocks State Park4.77.7 mi
- 406 Saloon Restaurant4.316.8 mi
- Painted Rocks State Park4.77.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Expansive wilderness area offering year-round outdoor recreation.
Local community space for events and gatherings.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.