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Lake County, MT home prices

Lake County, MT: the typical home is worth $595,749 as of 2026-05, up -0.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $371/sq ft. Rent…

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

Lake County is flat and overvalued — severely unaffordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-0.0%Flat
Valuation+130%High bubble risk
Affordability1/10Severely unaffordable
Market58 daysBalanced

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1992: $161,116 → 2026: $595,749 (3.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$595,7492026-05
1-year-0.0%
5-year+38.6%
10-year+122.1%
Since 2000n/a
Population33k2024
Median income$60,8822023 · 9.8× income
Median rent$1,386/mo2026 · 2.8% gross yield
New homes/yr192024
Price / sq ft$371listings
Days on market582026-06
Active listings2122026-06
Price cuts15%of listings

Market read

At $595,749, homes in Lake County sit 102% above the Montana median ($295,165) and 155% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #6 of 56 Montana counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (-0.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 58 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 9.8× 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 ~130% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,941/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,386/mo to rent.

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

Missoula County, MT ($580,423) · Flathead County, MT ($649,719) · Sanders County, MT ($453,688) · Mineral County, MT ($398,886) · Powell County, MT ($335,041) · Teton County, MT ($360,650)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Lake County, MT?
The typical home in Lake County is worth $595,749 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Lake County rising or falling?
Prices are up -0.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Lake County affordable?
At 9.8× the local median income of $60,882, Lake County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Lake County?
Median rent is $1,386/mo — a gross rental yield of 2.8% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Lake County?
Homes here take a median of 58 days to sell, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2009$241,013
2010$232,530
2011$225,839
2012$224,478
2013$234,382
2014$246,327
2015$258,278
2016$268,734
2017$276,376
2018$297,530
2019$313,721
2020$334,963
2021$460,637
2022$590,892
2023$563,351
2024$587,644
2025$590,324