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Boulder, MT — ZIP 59632

Population: 2,557 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 59632 (Boulder, MT) is $349,525 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $229,000 after a median 241 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with landslide, lightning, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$349,525

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

241

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$349,525
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+11.0%
5-year appreciation
+36.6%
10-year appreciation
+127.5%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$356,333
House Price Index (state)
753.3 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$229,000
Median list price
$367,450
Median price per sqft
$180
1-year sale-price change
-31.6%
Median days on market
241 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
13
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+1.3%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$982/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,078/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,410/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,847/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,854/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Boulder Elem, Jefferson H S
Schools include
Boulder Elementary School, Boulder 7-8, Jefferson High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, lightning, wildfire, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Basin Mining Area (12.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
29.0°F
Annual precipitation
10.8 in
Annual snowfall
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,100
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,631

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site (38 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Boulder Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Helena Regional Airport (HLN) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
6
Hospitals include
ST PETERS HEALTH, SHODAIR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ST JAMES HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+169 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
33.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,928
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
57.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,156
Average weekly wage
$1,024
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Administrative Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
20

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 59632State medianUS median
Typical home value$349,525$426,961$288,527
Median sale price$229,000$499,000$325,000
Median days on market241 days110 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,928$1,830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 59632?
$349,525.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 59632?
$229,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 59632?
Median days on market: 241 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 59632?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,410/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 59632?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, lightning, wildfire, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 59632?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 59632?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 59632?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 59632?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 59632 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 59632?
Regional Price Parity: 94.6 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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