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Great falls, MT

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Great falls.

Population: 75,427 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Great falls, MT is $338,584 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $368,333 after a median 115 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,416/month. 22 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$338,584

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

115

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$338,584
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+17.5%
5-year appreciation
+46.0%
10-year appreciation
+99.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$338,957
House Price Index (state)
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$368,333
Median list price
$416,633
Median price per sqft
$180
1-year sale-price change
-2.7%
Median days on market
115 days
Homes sold (recent period)
40
For-sale inventory
332
Active listings
48
1-year forecast
+4.0%
New listings (monthly)
101

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,416/mo
1-year rent change
+6.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$992/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,239/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,547/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,012/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,321/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
22
Elementary schools
17
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Great Falls Elem, Great Falls H S, Mont Sch for Deaf Blind
Schools include
Morningside School, Whittier School, Giant Springs Elementary, Meadow Lark School, Riverview School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, avalanche, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
ACM Smelter and Refinery (1.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
65.3°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
26.8 in
Annual snowfall
24.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
176
Days with Moderate air quality
169
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
170

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,476
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,086

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Horner Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Great Falls International Airport (GTF) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
114
Hospitals include
BENEFIS HOSPITALS INC, GREAT FALLS CLINIC HOSPITAL, ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+84 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
55.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,341
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
75.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,035
Average weekly wage
$1,000
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
164

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Great fallsState medianUS median
Median home value$338,584$425,267$289,727
Median sale price$368,333$499,000$325,000
Median days on market115 days110 days51 days
Typical rent$1,416/mo$1,505/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,341$1,830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Great falls, MT?
$338,584.
What is the median sale price in Great falls, MT?
$368,333.
How long do homes take to sell in Great falls, MT?
Median days on market: 115 days.
What is typical rent in Great falls, MT?
Typical rent: $1,416/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Great falls, MT?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, avalanche, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Great falls, MT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Great falls, MT?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Great falls, MT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Great falls, MT?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: ACM Smelter and Refinery, 1.8 mi.
How many schools serve Great falls, MT?
22 schools (17 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Great falls, MT walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Great falls, MT?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Great falls, MT?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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