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Market MapMontanaSweet Grass

Sweet Grass County

MontanaPopulation: 3,697
63
/100
Buy
#251 of 1,000 counties
#17 in Montana (56 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$441,531
Median Home Price
89% above national median
$26,217/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
63/100
63
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
95/100

Based on 8.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
32/100

Price-to-income ratio of 6.8x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Strong price appreciation (+8.0% YoY)

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -High price-to-income ratio makes financing challenging
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
3,697
Median Income
$64,872
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
6.8x
Less affordable

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average
Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You rely on FHA-style financing: prices are stretched relative to local incomes

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
Judith BasinMT
65$272,944Est. pending—BuyView
ValleyMT
64$171,979Est. pending—BuyView
PowellMT
64$305,878Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentSweet GrassMT
63$441,531Est. pending—Buy
RooseveltMT
62$137,459Est. pending—BuyView
Silver BowMT
61$274,090$1,3185.77%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuySweet Grass offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Sweet Grass County in Montana scores 63/100, ranking #251 of 1,000 US counties (top 33%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Sweet Grass with stronger cash flow

  • Silver Bow County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Sweet Grass

  • Roosevelt County, lower entry price
  • Valley County, lower entry price
  • Judith Basin County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Sweet Grass vs Valley for rentals
  • Sweet Grass vs Roosevelt for rentals
  • Sweet Grass vs Powell for rentals
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