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Petroleum County, MT home prices

Petroleum County, MT: the typical home is worth $199,297 as of 2026-05, down -1.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $247/sq ft…

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

Petroleum County is flat and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-1.0%Flat
Valuation+5%Fair value
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market161 daysBuyer's market

Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them

2000: $89,588 → 2026: $199,297 (2.2×)

Typical value$199,2972026-05
1-year-1.0%
5-year+41.8%
10-year+117.5%
Since 2000n/a
Population5252024
Median income$50,1642023 · 4.0× income
Price / sq ft$247listings
Days on market1612026-06
Active listings32026-06
Price cuts0%of listings

Market read

At $199,297, homes in Petroleum County sit 32% below the Montana median ($295,165) and 15% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #46 of 56 Montana counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (-1.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here sit on the market — a median 161 days on the market, with 0% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.0× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

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

Musselshell County, MT ($238,837) · Fergus County, MT ($312,441) · Garfield County, MT ($323,620) · Golden Valley County, MT ($237,649) · Treasure County, MT ($238,362) · Phillips County, MT ($226,699)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Petroleum County, MT?
The typical home in Petroleum County is worth $199,297 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Petroleum County rising or falling?
Prices are down -1.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Petroleum County affordable?
At 4.0× the local median income of $50,164, Petroleum County is pricier than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Petroleum County?
Homes here take a median of 161 days to sell, with 0% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2016$89,588
2017$90,492
2018$96,691
2019$112,709
2020$112,792
2021$132,252
2022$156,873
2023$158,509
2024$166,506
2025$200,345
2026$197,841