The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59874 sells for about $350,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $676 a month.
ZIP 59874 — Trout Creek
The housing market in Superior, MT, remains stable with limited inventory and steady demand. Prices have seen moderate growth, driven by the area's appeal as a rural retreat, though the small population size results in low transaction volume.
This area is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with proximity to public lands and a slower pace of life.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 16.6% — 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 8.7%/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 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59874, Mineral County, MT
Crime rates in Mineral County remain low relative to national averages, with property crime being the primary concern in this rural setting.
Schools in the Superior area are served by the Superior K-12 district, which provides a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger urban districts.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk common to Western Montana, necessitating proactive defensible space management for residential properties.
Economic momentum is driven by local government, timber, and tourism sectors, with limited large-scale industrial development currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed by Mineral County based on state-mandated appraisal cycles; there is no state sales tax in Montana.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling along the I-90 corridor toward Missoula for major employment opportunities.
The area offers extensive access to the Clark Fork River, national forest trails, and outdoor recreation, with basic shopping and dining located within the town center.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand from seasonal workers and long-term residents, keeping vacancy rates tight.
The local economy is anchored by public sector employment, forestry, and small-scale service businesses catering to local residents and tourists.
Transportation is dominated by the I-90 highway corridor, which serves as the primary artery for regional transit and logistics.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Mineral County utilizes a state-supervised appraisal system to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide emergency service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to increased wildfire risk and regional climate volatility.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and World Population Review.
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.
Major regional river providing fishing and boating access.
Surrounding forest offering extensive hiking and hunting.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.