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Belgrade, MT

Belgrade, MT.

Population: 24,282 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Belgrade, MT is $552,883 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $569,900 after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,256/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, 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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$552,883

Typical home value

-0.6%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$552,883
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+1.0%
5-year appreciation
+11.0%
10-year appreciation
+108.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$578,667
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
$569,900
Median list price
$599,900
Median price per sqft
$316
1-year sale-price change
+3.6%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
109
For-sale inventory
130
Active listings
156
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
39

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,256/mo
1-year rent change
+3.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,469/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,612/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,109/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,920/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,487/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
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Belgrade Elem, Belgrade H S, Pass Creek Elem
Schools include
Belgrade Middle School, Ridge View Elementary, Saddle Peak Elementary, Story Creek Elem, Belgrade High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, winter weather, cold wave, lightning, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · winter weather: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Idaho Pole Co. (20.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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
14.1 in
Annual snowfall
21.3 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
11
Days with Good air quality
358
Days with Moderate air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
70

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,695
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,924

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Pass Creek Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
BOZEMAN HEALTH DEACONESS HOSPITAL, BILLINGS CLINIC BROADWATER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+21 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2002
Housing built before 1970
6.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
57.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,720
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
65,242
Average weekly wage
$1,360
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,544

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

How it compares

BelgradeState medianUS median
Typical home value$552,883$426,961$288,527
Median sale price$569,900$499,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days110 days51 days
Typical rent$2,256/mo$1,569/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,720$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 Belgrade, MT?
$552,883.
What is the median sale price in Belgrade, MT?
$569,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Belgrade, MT?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Belgrade, MT?
Typical rent: $2,256/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Belgrade, MT?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, winter weather, cold wave, lightning, earthquake.
Is Belgrade, MT in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Belgrade, MT. 7 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Belgrade, MT?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Belgrade, MT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Belgrade, MT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Belgrade, MT?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Belgrade, MT walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Belgrade, MT?
Good. Median AQI: 11. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Belgrade, MT?
Regional Price Parity: 94.6 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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