Markets/Montana/Billings

Billings, MT Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Billings, Montana. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$409,829

+2.7% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

4.2%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+2.7%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+2.7% year-over-year

Climate Risk

28/100

Low

Market Momentum

➡️
Neutral
4.5mo supply · Score 0/7

Net migration: Top 15% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral1.00x

In-migrants avg $63,509 AGI vs out-migrants $63,342

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Opportunity Zone Market

4 ZIP codes in Billings are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Billings Market Summary

Billings, MT shows steady growth at 2.7% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.49x, above the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+316 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (28/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 4.18% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score64/100
Price-to-Income Ratio5.5x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$74,599

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.3%
Base Case+2.7%
Bull Case+4.0%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Billings, MT's primary climate exposure is wildfire (42/100). The composite climate risk score of 28/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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