The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59526 sells for about $185,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 145 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $617 a month.
ZIP 59526 — Harlem
The housing market in 59526 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Activity is driven by local demand and limited supply, resulting in a slow-moving market typical of rural Montana. Prices have seen a slight year-over-year increase, reflecting broader regional trends in property values.
This ZIP is best suited for local families, agricultural workers, and those seeking an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle in North Central Montana.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 145 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 23.8% · poverty 24.7% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 5.4%/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 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 59526, Blaine County MT
Crime rates in the Harlem area are generally low and consistent with rural Montana trends, with no significant spikes reported in recent regional assessments.
Schools in the Harlem area are primarily served by the Harlem Public School District, which provides essential K-12 education for the local community.
The area faces standard rural Montana risks, including wildfire potential during dry summer months and occasional severe winter weather, with standard insurance coverage available.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture, tribal government operations, and essential services, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Blaine County, with rates determined by local mill levies that fund schools, county services, and special districts.
Commuting is primarily by personal vehicle, with most residents working within the immediate Harlem area or traveling to nearby regional hubs along the US-2 corridor.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to the Milk River for fishing and proximity to the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation and surrounding plains for hunting and hiking.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand for affordable housing, with few multi-family developments and a reliance on single-family rentals.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, the Fort Belknap Indian Community, and local public sector employment, including the school district.
Transportation is dominated by the US Highway 2 corridor, which serves as the primary artery for regional travel and freight.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently under construction in the 59526 ZIP code.
Blaine County assesses property based on market value, with periodic reappraisals conducted 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 is generally available, though premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and the cost of rebuilding in remote areas.
Montana has experienced steady net domestic migration, though rural areas like Blaine County see more stable, slower population shifts.
Montana is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the Small Tract Financing Act for qualifying properties.
Montana requires sellers to provide a disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, though it is not as comprehensive as in some other states.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 59526 profile.
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.
Provides local opportunities for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Local community space for gatherings and outdoor activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.