The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59347 sells for about $245,000, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 59347 — Rosebud
The housing market in 59347 remains stable with low inventory and limited sales volume, typical for this rural geography. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by a lack of new supply rather than high demand. Market conditions are expected to remain consistent with historical trends.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a rural lifestyle, including retirees and families involved in local agriculture, who prioritize space and outdoor access over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving 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 4.2% · poverty 10.2% — 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 4.5%/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 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59347, Dawson County MT
Crime rates in this rural area are significantly lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving this area are part of small, rural districts that generally maintain stable student-to-teacher ratios but have limited extracurricular offerings.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk during summer months and requires standard property insurance coverage for rural Montana environments.
Economic momentum is tied to regional agriculture and energy sectors, with limited new residential development activity.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value, with no local sales tax and standard state-level exemptions for primary residences.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with most residents traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including public lands for hunting, fishing, and hiking, with limited commercial shopping.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for long-term housing, with very few short-term rental units available.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, ranching, and regional energy production.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure available.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently in the planning pipeline for this ZIP.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic reappraisals to align assessed values with market trends.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide emergency service levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the regional risk of wildfire and severe weather events.
The state has experienced modest net domestic migration gains, primarily from western urban centers.
Montana is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under specific deed-of-trust provisions.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Notable for its badlands formations and fossil discovery sites.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.