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Stevensville, MT — ZIP 59870

Population: 12,506 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 59870 (Stevensville, MT) is $621,092 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $649,375 after a median 62 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$621,092

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$621,092
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.2%
5-year appreciation
+20.0%
10-year appreciation
+125.9%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$646,585
House Price Index (state)
753.3 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$649,375
Median list price
$667,000
Median price per sqft
$354
1-year sale-price change
+4.9%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
50
For-sale inventory
96
Active listings
87
New listings (monthly)
16

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,091/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,166/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,426/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,971/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,383/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Lone Rock Elem, Stevensville Elem, Stevensville H S
Schools include
Lone Rock Middle School, Lone Rock School, Stevensville 7-8, Stevensville K-6, Stevensville High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, wildfire, winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively High · avalanche: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
15.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
21
Days with Good air quality
286
Days with Moderate air quality
74
Highest AQI recorded (year)
123

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Big Hole National Battlefield (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Kimp Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
ST. PATRICK HOSPITAL, COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, GRANITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+435 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
13.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,535
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
50.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,794
Average weekly wage
$1,037
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
55

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 59870State medianUS median
Median home value$621,092$426,961$288,527
Median sale price$649,375$499,000$325,000
Median days on market62 days110 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,535$1,830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 59870?
$621,092.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 59870?
$649,375.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 59870?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 59870?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,426/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 59870?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, wildfire, winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 59870?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 59870?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 59870?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 59870?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 59870?
Good. Median AQI: 21. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 59870?
Regional Price Parity: 94.6 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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