The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59337 sells for about $195,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $810 a month.
ZIP 59337 — Jordan
The Glendive housing market remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation, reflecting the broader economic conditions of eastern Montana. Demand is driven by local employment in healthcare and education, with limited new construction keeping supply tight. Market activity is consistent with historical norms for a small, rural county seat.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking an affordable, quiet, small-town lifestyle with access to unique outdoor recreation, rather than commuters or investors looking for high-velocity appreciation.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 7.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% 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 13.6% — 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 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59330, Dawson County, MT
Crime rates in Glendive are generally low and consistent with small-town rural Montana, though property crime remains the most frequently reported category.
Public schools in Glendive are managed by Glendive Public Schools, generally viewed as providing stable, community-focused education typical of rural eastern Montana districts.
The area faces moderate risks from severe weather, including high winds and occasional flooding near the Yellowstone River, with standard wildfire risk for the surrounding plains.
Economic momentum is tied to regional agriculture, energy sector activity, and local government services, with limited large-scale industrial development currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed by Dawson County based on state-mandated mill levies; there is no state sales tax in Montana, which influences the local tax burden structure.
Commutes are primarily local within the city of Glendive, with minimal traffic congestion and easy access to major regional routes like I-94.
The area features Makoshika State Park, Montana's largest state park, offering extensive hiking and badlands scenery, alongside local parks and community sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand from local workers, with few large-scale multi-family developments.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, energy production, and public sector employment, serving as a regional hub for eastern Montana.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with I-94 serving as the primary corridor for regional connectivity.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported in the pipeline for this ZIP.
The Dawson County assessor manages property valuations based on cyclical reappraisal cycles mandated by the Montana Department of Revenue.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide service districts for fire and emergency management.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail exposure common to the Great Plains.
Montana has experienced net positive domestic migration, though rural eastern counties like Dawson often see stable or slightly declining population trends.
Montana is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the Small Tract Financing Act.
Montana requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement, though it is limited in scope compared to other states.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and local economic reports.
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.
Montana's largest state park featuring badlands formations and hiking trails.
Provides fishing, boating, and recreational access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.