The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59316 sells for about $244,800, or $111 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $779 a month.
ZIP 59316 — Boyes
The housing market in ZIP 59313 (Baker) is characterized by low inventory and stable, modest price growth consistent with a rural Montana economy. Market activity is limited by the small population base, with most transactions driven by local residents rather than speculative investment. Current conditions remain neutral as supply and demand remain in a long-term equilibrium.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing costs, rather than commuters or investors looking for high-density urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 8.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 0.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59313, Fallon County, MT
Crime rates in Fallon County are generally low and consistent with rural eastern Montana trends, with no significant spikes reported.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Baker Public Schools district, which provides standard rural educational services for the county population.
The region faces typical rural Montana risks including wildfire potential and severe weather events; property insurance availability remains stable but premiums are sensitive to regional hazard profiles.
Economic momentum is driven by agriculture and energy sector activities, with the county seat of Baker serving as the primary hub for local infrastructure and services.
Property taxes are assessed by Fallon County based on state-mandated valuation cycles; there are no local sales taxes, and the tax structure relies heavily on property levies to fund county operations and school districts.
Residents primarily drive alone to work with an average commute time of approximately 21 minutes, reflecting the rural nature of the county.
Local amenities include community parks, access to regional outdoor activities, and basic shopping and dining options centered in the town of Baker.
The rental market is limited in depth with low turnover, primarily serving local workers and long-term residents rather than short-term vacationers.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, energy production, and local government services, providing a stable but limited employment base.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle ownership, with no public transit infrastructure serving the rural county.
Development is focused on maintaining existing infrastructure rather than large-scale new construction projects.
The Fallon County appraisal office conducts periodic assessments of real property to determine taxable value for county and school district levies.
Parcels are subject to county-wide levies and specific school district taxes, with no major MUD or PID developments reported.
Property insurance is available through standard carriers, though premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and weather risk factors.
The county experiences modest population fluctuations typical of rural Montana, with net migration remaining relatively flat.
Montana is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and Data USA profiles for Fallon County.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
The historic center of county government located in Baker.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.