The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59846 sells for about $703,000, or $325 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% 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 $1,850 a month.
ZIP 59846 — Huson
The Huson housing market is characterized by high price points relative to the regional average, driven by limited inventory and demand for rural lifestyle properties. While price growth has stabilized, the market remains competitive for well-maintained homes. Buyers should account for higher maintenance and insurance costs associated with rural property ownership.
This ZIP is best suited for families and outdoor enthusiasts seeking rural living within a manageable commute to Missoula, rather than short-term investors.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 4.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 0.0% · poverty 2.5% — 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 9.3%/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 9.7%/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 59846, Missoula County, MT
Crime rates in the Huson area remain low and are generally considered safer than the broader Missoula urban core.
Schools serving the area are part of the Missoula County public system, generally characterized by rural-district performance metrics.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk typical of Western Montana, with insurance premiums reflecting regional forest-fire exposure.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Missoula County labor market, with limited new commercial development within the immediate ZIP.
Property taxes are assessed by Missoula County based on state-mandated valuation cycles, with no local municipal income tax.
Commuting to Missoula requires a drive of approximately 20-30 minutes via I-90, serving as a bedroom community for the regional employment hub.
The area offers immediate access to the Clark Fork River and surrounding Lolo National Forest for fishing, hiking, and outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family detached homes, with limited multi-family supply.
The economy is heavily influenced by the Missoula regional labor market, including healthcare, education, and government sectors.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on private vehicles via the I-90 corridor.
Development is largely restricted to low-density residential expansion and agricultural land use.
Missoula County utilizes a mass appraisal system for property tax assessments, updated on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to county-wide school and fire district levies, with no significant MUD/PID presence.
Property insurance costs are rising due to increased wildfire risk assessments across Western Montana.
Montana has experienced consistent net domestic migration gains, particularly from Western states.
Montana is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient lender recovery processes.
Montana requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement, though it is limited in scope compared to other states.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau 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.
- Montana River Guides510 mi
- Adventure Missoula59.7 mi
- Lolo National Forest4.71.8 mi
- Missoula Montana Airport4.424.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional river providing fishing and recreational access.
Extensive trail systems and wilderness access surrounding the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.