The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59932 sells for about $723,000, or $385 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,148 a month.
ZIP 59932 — Somers
The Somers housing market is currently characterized by stable pricing and moderate inventory levels, reflecting a cooling from the rapid appreciation seen in previous years. While demand remains supported by the area's lifestyle appeal, buyers are increasingly price-sensitive, leading to longer days on market. The market is currently balanced, with limited new construction keeping supply tight.
This ZIP is best suited for families and outdoor enthusiasts who prioritize lake access and a quieter lifestyle over urban convenience, while accepting longer commutes.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.9% · poverty 6.6% — 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 9.7%/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 10.8%/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 59932, Flathead County MT
Crime rates in the Somers area remain low and are generally considered safer than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are part of the Somers-Lakeside School District, which generally maintains favorable ratings for student-teacher ratios and academic performance.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk common to the Flathead Valley and requires standard flood insurance considerations for properties near Flathead Lake.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Kalispell and the recreational tourism industry of Flathead Lake, with limited new residential development.
Property taxes are assessed by Flathead County based on market value; there are no state income taxes, but local mill levies support school and fire districts.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with a 15-20 minute drive north to Kalispell for major employment and services.
The ZIP offers immediate access to Flathead Lake for boating and fishing, as well as proximity to local parks and regional trail systems.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, driven by seasonal demand and a limited supply of long-term housing units.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, outdoor recreation, and service-sector jobs in the nearby Kalispell hub.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with US Highway 93 serving as the primary corridor.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and improvements to public lakefront access.
Flathead County uses a mass appraisal system to determine market value for tax purposes, updated on a recurring cycle.
Parcels are subject to Somers-Lakeside School District and local fire district levies.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to increased wildfire risk assessments across the Flathead Valley.
Montana continues to see net positive domestic migration, though the pace has moderated since the 2020-2021 peak.
Montana is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the Small Tract Financing Act.
Sellers are required to provide a disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, though 'as-is' sales are common.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 59932 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.
- Big Sky Waterpark4.319.8 mi
- The BASEMENT Escape Rooms58.6 mi
- Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster4.83.2 mi
- Big Mountain Ciderworks4.612.8 mi
- Brannigan's Irish Pub4.49.1 mi
- The Raven4.210.1 mi
- Majestic Valley Arena4.615.2 mi
- Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster4.83.2 mi
- Blacktail Mountain Ski Area4.88.1 mi
- Lone Pine State Park4.88.3 mi
- West Shore / Flathead Lake State Park4.79.2 mi
- Wayfarers State Park4.77 mi
- Conrad Mansion Museum4.78.8 mi
- Wachholz College Center4.811.1 mi
- Northwest Montana History Museum4.79 mi
- Glacier Art Museum4.48.9 mi
- Bear Country Gallery4.83.4 mi
- Lone Pine State Park4.88.3 mi
- West Shore / Flathead Lake State Park4.79.2 mi
- Wayfarers State Park4.77 mi
- Herron Park4.87.6 mi
- Woodland Park4.49 mi
- Big Arm Resort4.219.7 mi
- Flathead Lake4.813.1 mi
- Sportsman & Ski Haus4.511.6 mi
- Buffalo Hill Golf Club4.510.1 mi
- Village Greens Golf Course4.510.9 mi
- Albertsons49.5 mi
- Smith's4.39.2 mi
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply4.67.3 mi
- Natural Grocers4.411.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.211.8 mi
- Glacier Park International Airport4.515.7 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 freshwater lake in the western US, offering extensive boating and recreation.
Provides public access to the lakefront with swimming and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.