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Yellowstone County, MT home prices

Yellowstone County, MT: the typical home is worth $402,120 as of 2026-05, up +1.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $216/sq ft…

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

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

Momentum+1.9%Cooling
Valuation+43%High bubble risk
Affordability6/10Affordable
Market43 daysBalanced

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1975: $62,918 → 2026: $402,120 (6.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$402,1202026-05
1-year+1.9%
5-year+32.8%
10-year+67.1%
Since 2000n/a
Population171k2024
Median income$70,2212023 · 5.7× income
Median rent$1,436/mo2026 · 4.3% gross yield
New homes/yr1,4732024
Price / sq ft$216listings
Days on market432026-06
Active listings5792026-06
Price cuts15%of listings

Market read

At $402,120, homes in Yellowstone County sit 36% above the Montana median ($295,165) and 72% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #18 of 56 Montana counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.9% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 43 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.7× 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 ~43% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,985/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,436/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

Musselshell County, MT ($238,837) · Big Horn County, MT ($229,927) · Treasure County, MT ($238,362) · Golden Valley County, MT ($237,649) · Stillwater County, MT ($483,033) · Carbon County, MT ($514,732)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Yellowstone County, MT?
The typical home in Yellowstone County is worth $402,120 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Yellowstone County rising or falling?
Prices are up +1.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Yellowstone County affordable?
At 5.7× the local median income of $70,221, Yellowstone County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Yellowstone County?
Median rent is $1,436/mo — a gross rental yield of 4.3% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Yellowstone County?
Homes here take a median of 43 days to sell, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2009$192,347
2010$190,104
2011$194,802
2012$194,270
2013$204,555
2014$211,762
2015$229,825
2016$242,333
2017$236,717
2018$245,091
2019$253,687
2020$268,190
2021$287,350
2022$339,978
2023$370,276
2024$385,237
2025$395,434
2026$399,974