Lake County, MT Housing Market Brief
county · MT · as of May 2026
What is Lake 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 Lake County, MT in its market cycle?
Lake 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.
Lake County, MT housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $575K | ▼ -23.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 62 days | ▲ +3.3% |
| Months of Supply | 10.4 | ▼ -1.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 219 | ▼ -6% |
| Homes Sold | 21 | ▼ -4.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $306 | ▼ -2.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.7% | — |
How has Lake County, MT’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lake County, MT a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Lake County, MT is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 31 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Lake County, MT?
The median sale price in Lake County, MT is $575K, having fallen 23.5% over the past year.
How affordable is Lake County, MT?
Lake County, MT scores 3 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Lake County, MT's Alpha Score?
Lake County, MT's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (42/100) and its weakest is Affordability (3/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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