Carter County, MT Housing Market Brief
county · MT · as of May 2026
What is Carter 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 Carter County, MT in its market cycle?
Carter 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.
Carter County, MT housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $199K | — |
| Median Days on Market | 61 days | — |
| Homes Sold | 1 | — |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $139 | — |
How has Carter County, MT’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carter County, MT a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Carter County, MT is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 39 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Carter County, MT?
The median sale price in Carter County, MT is $199K, having held roughly steady over the past year.
How affordable is Carter County, MT?
Carter County, MT scores 27 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Carter County, MT's Alpha Score?
Carter County, MT's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (50/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (18/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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