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Martin city, MT — ZIP 59926

Population: 268 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 59926 (Martin city, MT) is $504,890 — up 3.1% over the past year. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, coldwave, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$504,890

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$504,890
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
5-year appreciation
+25.7%
10-year appreciation
+126.5%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$517,689
House Price Index (state)
753.3 (+2.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median list price
$1.65M
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,277/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,286/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,682/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,263/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,626/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, coldWave, winterWeather, earthquake, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · avalanche: Very High · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Anaconda Aluminum Co Columbia Falls Reduction Plant (6.7 mi)
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)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
27.2 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
269
Days with Moderate air quality
95
Highest AQI recorded (year)
103

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
394
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
471

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Glacier National Park (25 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Halfmoon Flats Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
LOGAN HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, LOGAN HEALTH - WHITEFISH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+985 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
39.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.4%
Households with broadband internet
18.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
45,901
Average weekly wage
$1,155
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
830

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

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 59926?
$504,890.
What is typical rent in ZIP 59926?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,682/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 59926?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, coldWave, winterWeather, earthquake, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 59926 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 59926?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 59926?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 59926?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 59926 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 59926?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 59926?
Regional Price Parity: 94.6 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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