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Walkerville, MT

Walkerville, MT.

Population: 34,232 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Walkerville, MT is $284,648 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $299,000 after a median 57 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,409/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with winterweather, coldwave, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$284,648

Median home value

+4.8%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$284,648
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+9.5%
5-year appreciation
+42.1%
10-year appreciation
+139.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$284,648
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
$299,000
Median list price
$314,000
Median price per sqft
$198
1-year sale-price change
-7.1%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
97
For-sale inventory
207
Active listings
158
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
43 days
New listings (monthly)
58

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,409/mo
1-year rent change
+0.2%
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
8
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Butte Elem, Butte H S
Schools include
Emerson School, Hillcrest School, Kennedy School, Margaret Leary School, Whittier School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Montana Pole and Treating (4.7 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
40.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
26.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
268
Days with Moderate air quality
94
Highest AQI recorded (year)
124

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
346
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,825
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,170

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site (29 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST JAMES HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+181 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
61.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,518
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
63.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,024
Average weekly wage
$998
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
43

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

How it compares

WalkervilleState medianUS median
Median home value$284,648$425,267$289,727
Median sale price$299,000$499,000$325,000
Median days on market57 days110 days51 days
Typical rent$1,409/mo$1,505/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,518$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 Walkerville, MT?
$284,648.
What is the median sale price in Walkerville, MT?
$299,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Walkerville, MT?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in Walkerville, MT?
Typical rent: $1,409/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Walkerville, MT?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, landslide, lightning.
Is Walkerville, MT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Walkerville, MT?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Walkerville, MT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Walkerville, MT?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Montana Pole and Treating, 4.7 mi.
How many schools serve Walkerville, MT?
8 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Walkerville, MT walkable?
Walkability index: 15.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Walkerville, MT?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Walkerville, MT?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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