Lake County, MT Housing Market Brief
county · MT · as of August 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 Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. 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 | $583K | ▼ -11.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 72 days | ▼ -8.9% |
| Months of Supply | 12.7 | ▲ +78.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 270 | ▲ +9.3% |
| Homes Sold | 22 | ▼ -38.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $279 | ▼ -19.5% |
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 August 2026, Lake County, MT is classified as a Deep Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 23 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 $583K, having fallen 11.2% 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 Economic Strength (51/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (2/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Lake County, MT? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.