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West yellowstone, MT

West yellowstone, MT.

Population: 2,180 (Census ACS)

The median home value in West yellowstone, MT is $660,719 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $497,500 after a median 92.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$660,719

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

92.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$660,719
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.9%
5-year appreciation
+15.1%
10-year appreciation
+98.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$660,719
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
$497,500
Median list price
$950,000
Median price per sqft
$302
1-year sale-price change
-24.0%
Median days on market
92.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
17
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
-0.3%
New listings (monthly)
2

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

Rents

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
West Yellowstone School, West Yellowstone HS, West Yellowstone 6-8

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, winterWeather, coldWave, lightning, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
D
Flood risk level
Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
35.0°F
Average high
51.0°F
Average low
20.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.3 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)
26
Days with Good air quality
331
Days with Moderate air quality
34
Highest AQI recorded (year)
98

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
249
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
231

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Yellowstone National Park (33 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Yellowstone Airport (WYS) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yellowstone Airport (WYS) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MADISON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, BOZEMAN HEALTH BIG SKY MEDICAL CENTER
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)
+21 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
22.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,799
Households with broadband internet
55.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
61,970
Average weekly wage
$1,201
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
586

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

How it compares

West yellowstoneState medianUS median
Median home value$660,719$425,267$289,727
Median sale price$497,500$499,000$325,000
Median days on market93 days110 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,799$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 West yellowstone, MT?
$660,719.
What is the median sale price in West yellowstone, MT?
$497,500.
How long do homes take to sell in West yellowstone, MT?
Median days on market: 92.5 days.
What is typical rent in West yellowstone, MT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,547/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in West yellowstone, MT?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, winterWeather, coldWave, lightning, earthquake.
Is West yellowstone, MT in a flood zone?
Low (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone D.
What is the wildfire risk in West yellowstone, 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 West yellowstone, MT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West yellowstone, MT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve West yellowstone, MT?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is West yellowstone, MT walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West yellowstone, MT?
Good. Median AQI: 26. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West yellowstone, MT?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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