The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59922 sells for about $862,000, or $385 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% 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 $2,150 a month.
ZIP 59922 — Lakeside
The Lakeside housing market is characterized by high price points and slower turnover, reflecting its status as a premium recreational destination. While values remain elevated, the market is seeing a cooling trend with longer days on market and limited inventory, driven by high interest rates and seasonal demand fluctuations.
This ZIP is best suited for lifestyle-oriented buyers, retirees, and second-home owners who prioritize access to Flathead Lake and mountain recreation over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% 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 2.0% · poverty 10.6% — 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 10.7%/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 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 59922, Flathead County MT
Crime rates in the Lakeside area remain low and are generally considered safer than the national average, consistent with rural Flathead County trends.
Schools serving the area are part of the Somers-Lakeside School District, which generally maintains stable performance ratings within the regional context.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk typical of Western Montana, with insurance premiums reflecting the wildland-urban interface exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, recreation, and proximity to Flathead Lake, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Flathead County based on market value, with mill levies determined by local school districts and county services.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving north to Kalispell for major employment and services.
The area is a premier destination for water recreation on Flathead Lake, featuring public boat launches, hiking trails, and proximity to Blacktail Mountain Ski Area.
The rental market is heavily influenced by seasonal demand and short-term vacation rentals, leading to limited long-term inventory and higher vacancy pressure during off-peak months.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, outdoor recreation, and small-scale service businesses, with many residents commuting to Kalispell for professional employment.
Public transit is minimal; the area relies on highway corridors like US-93 for regional connectivity.
Development is largely focused on residential infill and recreational property upgrades rather than large-scale commercial projects.
Parcels are subject to Flathead County property taxes and the Somers-Lakeside School District levies.
Property insurance costs are rising due to increased wildfire risk assessments in the wildland-urban interface.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter ZCTA 59922 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.
- The BASEMENT Escape Rooms516.1 mi
- Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster4.84.7 mi
- Brannigan's Irish Pub4.416.6 mi
- The Raven4.26.3 mi
- Big Arm Resort4.213.3 mi
- Bigfork Summer Playhouse4.87.7 mi
- Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster4.84.7 mi
- Blacktail Mountain Ski Area4.89.2 mi
- West Shore / Flathead Lake State Park4.71.8 mi
- Wayfarers State Park4.77.2 mi
- Yellow Bay / Flathead Lake State Park4.79.8 mi
- Conrad Mansion Museum4.716.3 mi
- Wachholz College Center4.818.7 mi
- Northwest Montana History Museum4.716.5 mi
- Glacier Art Museum4.416.4 mi
- Bear Country Gallery4.810.9 mi
- West Shore / Flathead Lake State Park4.71.8 mi
- Wayfarers State Park4.77.2 mi
- Yellow Bay / Flathead Lake State Park4.79.8 mi
- Big Arm / Flathead Lake State Park4.812.9 mi
- Volunteer Park4.73.7 mi
- Big Arm Resort4.213.3 mi
- Riverside Recreation4.819.6 mi
- Flathead Lake4.85.6 mi
- Flathead Lake4.85.6 mi
- Glacier Park International Airport4.523.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The largest natural freshwater lake in the western US, providing boating, fishing, and swimming.
A popular local ski resort offering panoramic views of the Flathead Valley.
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