Is Prairie County, MT good for real estate investing?

Prairie County has an investment score of 47/100, rated as "Hold". The county ranks #850 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Prairie?

The median home price in Prairie County is $121,659. This ranks #22 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Prairie?

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

Prairie County

MontanaPopulation: 1,283

/100

Hold

#850 of 1,000 counties

#40 in Montana (56 counties)

Market Snapshot

$121,659

Median Home Price

56% below national median

$7,281/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

47/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

13/100

Based on -6.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

89/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.8x. 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

+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

-Declining home values (-6.0% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

1,283

Median Income

$44,107

vs $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

2.8x

Very affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
Deer LodgeMT	49	$276,405	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
Lewis and ClarkMT	48	$450,626	$1,523	4.06%	Hold	View
CurrentPrairieMT	47	$121,659	Est. pending	—	Hold
YellowstoneMT	47	$390,156	$1,431	4.40%	Hold	View
SandersMT	47	$408,232	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
BeaverheadMT	46	$375,877	Est. pending	—	Hold	View

The Bottom Line

HoldPrairie is a neutral market.

Prairie County in Montana scores 47/100, ranking #850 of 1,000 US counties (top 85%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash