The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59911 sells for about $1,000,000, or $415 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,114 a month.
ZIP 59911 — Bigfork
The Bigfork housing market remains robust with high demand for luxury and recreational properties, keeping median prices near the $1M mark. While inventory is increasing, the market is characterized by a slower pace of sales compared to the pandemic peak, reflecting a shift toward a more balanced but still expensive environment.
This area is ideal for retirees, remote workers, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a high quality of life, though the high median price point limits accessibility for first-time local buyers.
Median prices moved up 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% 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 2.3% · poverty 7.2% — 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 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 10.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59911, Montana
Bigfork generally experiences low crime rates consistent with rural Montana communities, with property crime being the primary concern rather than violent crime.
Schools serving the area are part of the Bigfork Public Schools district, which is generally well-regarded for its small class sizes and community-focused environment.
The area faces moderate wildfire risks common to the Flathead Valley, and properties near the Swan River or Flathead Lake may require flood insurance.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, outdoor recreation, and a growing remote-work population, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed by the county based on market value; Montana does not have a sales tax, and property tax rates are relatively low compared to national averages.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to Kalispell or Columbia Falls for major employment hubs.
The area is a premier destination for outdoor recreation, featuring immediate access to Flathead Lake, the Swan River, numerous hiking trails, and the Eagle Bend Golf Club.
The rental market is tight due to high demand for seasonal housing and limited inventory, with a notable presence of short-term vacation rentals.
The economy is anchored by tourism, hospitality, and small-scale professional services, with many residents commuting to the larger Kalispell labor market.
Public transit is minimal; the area relies on private vehicle travel via Highway 35 and Highway 83.
Development is largely focused on high-end residential infill and small-scale commercial improvements in the village center.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide fire and emergency service district assessments.
Insurance premiums are rising due to increased wildfire risk assessments across the Flathead Valley.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 59911.
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.
- Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster4.812.2 mi
- The Raven4.23.5 mi
- Bigfork Summer Playhouse4.86.4 mi
- Mavericks Roadhouse & Casino4.511.8 mi
- Flathead National Forest4.89.9 mi
- Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster4.812.2 mi
- West Shore / Flathead Lake State Park4.710.6 mi
- Wayfarers State Park4.76.2 mi
- Yellow Bay / Flathead Lake State Park4.79 mi
- Bear Country Gallery4.815.8 mi
- Flathead National Forest4.89.9 mi
- West Shore / Flathead Lake State Park4.710.6 mi
- Wayfarers State Park4.76.2 mi
- Yellow Bay / Flathead Lake State Park4.79 mi
- Camp Misery Trailhead4.811.1 mi
- Glacier Park International Airport4.524.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The largest freshwater lake in the western US, offering boating and fishing.
A premier 27-hole championship golf course.
A popular scenic walking and biking path along the river.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.