Is Musselshell County, MT good for real estate investing?

Musselshell County has an investment score of 41/100, rated as "Avoid". The county ranks #943 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Musselshell?

The median home price in Musselshell County is $216,139. This ranks #292 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Musselshell?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Musselshell County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Musselshell County

MontanaPopulation: 4,924

/100

Avoid

#943 of 1,000 counties

#47 in Montana (56 counties)

Market Snapshot

$216,139

Median Home Price

21% below national median

$12,935/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.98%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

41/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

13/100

Based on -6.2% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

71/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.9x. 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

+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

-Declining home values (-6.2% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

4,924

Median Income

$54,875

vs $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

3.9x

Moderately affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
LincolnMT	44	$420,477	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
DanielsMT	44	$157,817	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
CurrentMusselshellMT	41	$216,139	Est. pending	—	Avoid
ParkMT	40	$566,419	$1,783	3.78%	Avoid	View
BroadwaterMT	40	$510,465	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
MineralMT	39	$377,741	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View

The Bottom Line

AvoidMusselshell may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Musselshell County in Montana scores 41/100, ranking #943 of 1,000 US counties (top 94%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash