Yellowstone County, MT Housing Market Brief
county · MT · as of May 2026
What is Yellowstone County, MT’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Yellowstone County, MT in its market cycle?
Yellowstone County, MT is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Yellowstone County, MT housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $410K | ▲ +9.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 57 days | ▼ -1.7% |
| Months of Supply | 4.0 | ▼ -7% |
| Homes for Sale | 813 | ▼ -7.8% |
| Homes Sold | 201 | ▼ -2.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $196 | ▲ +0.4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.2% | — |
How has Yellowstone County, MT’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Yellowstone County, MT a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Yellowstone County, MT is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 42 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Yellowstone County, MT?
The median sale price in Yellowstone County, MT is $410K, having risen 9.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Yellowstone County, MT?
Yellowstone County, MT scores 12 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Yellowstone County, MT's Alpha Score?
Yellowstone County, MT's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (62/100) and its weakest is Affordability (12/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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