The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59926 sells for about $625,000, or $312 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% 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 $1,850 a month.
ZIP 59926 — Martin City
The housing market in 59926 remains stable with high demand for rural and recreational properties. Prices have seen moderate year-over-year growth, supported by limited inventory and sustained interest from out-of-area buyers. Market conditions are currently balanced, though affordability remains a challenge for local residents.
This area is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and those seeking a rural lifestyle, as it offers limited urban amenities but high natural appeal.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% 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 0.0% · poverty 0.0% — 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 9.1%/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 9.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 59926, Flathead County MT
Schools serving the area are generally rated as average to above-average within the regional context.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk typical of the region, with insurance premiums trending upward due to broader state-level climate exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, outdoor recreation, and small-scale service industries, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value; there are no local income taxes, and specific millage rates apply for school and fire districts.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby employment hubs in the Flathead Valley.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor amenities, including proximity to Glacier National Park, local hiking trails, and fishing access points.
The rental market is tight with high seasonal demand, often influenced by short-term rental activity in this tourist-adjacent region.
The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism, hospitality, and seasonal recreation services.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with limited public transit infrastructure.
Development is largely focused on low-density residential and recreational infrastructure.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic reappraisals to align assessed values with market trends.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and rural fire district assessments.
Property insurance costs are rising due to increased wildfire risk and regional market adjustments.
The state continues to see net positive domestic migration, particularly from western urban centers.
Montana is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under trust deeds.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 59926.
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.
- Amazing Fun Center4.73.9 mi
- Big Sky Waterpark4.38.9 mi
- Glacier Highline4.83.8 mi
- Goats of Glacier53.7 mi
- Craggy Range Bar & Grill4.117 mi
- Great Northern Resort4.76 mi
- Tupelo Grille4.517 mi
- Latitude 48 Bistro4.417 mi
- Majestic Valley Arena4.618.5 mi
- Lake McDonald Lookout4.89.4 mi
- Glacier Guides and Montana Raft4.95.7 mi
- Amazing Fun Center4.73.9 mi
- Montana Vortex and House of Mystery4.47.3 mi
- Blankenship Bridge4.56.5 mi
- Shepard Memorial Fountain4.66.3 mi
- Apgar Visitor Center4.68.4 mi
- Apgar Campground4.58.6 mi
- Glacier Guides and Montana Raft4.95.7 mi
- Columbia Mountain Trailhead4.76.9 mi
- Marantette Park4.610 mi
- Hungry Horse Reservoir4.915.3 mi
- Meadow Lake Resort & Condos4.411.2 mi
- Meadow Lake Golf Course4.511.1 mi
- Smith's4.310 mi
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply4.612.8 mi
- Glacier Park International Airport4.514.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
World-renowned wilderness area providing extensive hiking and scenic access.
Major regional river used for fishing, rafting, and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.