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Jefferson County, MT home prices

Jefferson County, MT: the typical home is worth $532,068 as of 2026-05, up +4.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $309/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Jefferson County is cooling and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+4.8%Cooling
Valuation+66%High bubble risk
Affordability6/10Affordable
Market57 daysBalanced

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1992: $128,845 → 2026: $532,068 (4.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$532,0682026-05
1-year+4.8%
5-year+47.2%
10-year+133.0%
Since 2000n/a
Population13k2024
Median income$85,1632023 · 6.2× income
New homes/yr132024
Price / sq ft$309listings
Days on market572026-06
Active listings672026-06
Price cuts11%of listings

Market read

At $532,068, homes in Jefferson County sit 80% above the Montana median ($295,165) and 127% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #9 of 56 Montana counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.8% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 57 days on the market, with 11% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 6.2× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~66% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Broadwater County, MT ($532,448) · Silver Bow County, MT ($288,821) · Deer Lodge County, MT ($296,528) · Madison County, MT ($753,219) · Gallatin County, MT ($705,755) · Meagher County, MT ($320,232)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Jefferson County, MT?
The typical home in Jefferson County is worth $532,068 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Jefferson County rising or falling?
Prices are up +4.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Jefferson County affordable?
At 6.2× the local median income of $85,163, Jefferson County is pricier than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Jefferson County?
Homes here take a median of 57 days to sell, with 11% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2010$184,107
2011$181,602
2012$186,833
2013$195,345
2014$204,808
2015$217,881
2016$228,670
2017$242,152
2018$267,206
2019$282,628
2020$297,774
2021$372,317
2022$467,692
2023$472,922
2024$497,926
2025$507,350