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Dayton, MT — ZIP 59914

Population: 345 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 59914 (Dayton, MT) is $869,786 — down 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $554,261 after a median 224 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$869,786

Typical home value

-1.0%

1-year change

224

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$869,786
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+30.3%
10-year appreciation
+118.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Nov 2024)
$888,155
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
$554,261
Median list price
$1.20M
Median price per sqft
$100
1-year sale-price change
+0.8%
Median days on market
224 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
7
Active listings
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,116/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,123/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,448/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,821/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,046/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
7.7 : 1
Schools include
Dayton School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, winter weather, cold wave, earthquake, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Annual precipitation
26.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
11
Days with Good air quality
92
Days with Moderate air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
79

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Candylands Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) (32 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
4
Hospitals include
LOGAN HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, ST LUKE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LOGAN HEALTH - WHITEFISH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 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)
+294 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
29.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,980
Households with broadband internet
64.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,513
Average weekly wage
$997
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
76

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

How it compares

ZIP 59914State medianUS median
Typical home value$869,786$426,961$288,527
Median sale price$554,261$499,000$325,000
Median days on market224 days110 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,980$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 59914?
$869,786.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 59914?
$554,261.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 59914?
Median days on market: 224 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 59914?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,448/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 59914?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, winter weather, cold wave, earthquake, ice storm.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 59914?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 59914?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 59914?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 59914?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in ZIP 59914?
Good. Median AQI: 11. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 59914?
Regional Price Parity: 94.6 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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