Is Sweet Grass County, MT good for real estate investing?

Sweet Grass County has an investment score of 63/100, rated as "Buy". The county ranks #378 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Sweet Grass?

The median home price in Sweet Grass County is $441,531. This ranks #862 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Sweet Grass?

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

Sweet Grass County

MontanaPopulation: 3,697

/100

Buy

#378 of 1,000 counties

#18 in Montana (56 counties)

Market Snapshot

$441,531

Median Home Price

61% above national median

$26,423/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

63/100

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 $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

6.8x

Less affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
Judith BasinMT	65	$272,944	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
ValleyMT	64	$171,979	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
PowellMT	64	$305,878	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
CurrentSweet GrassMT	63	$441,531	Est. pending	—	Buy
RooseveltMT	62	$137,459	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
StillwaterMT	60	$437,730	Est. pending	—	Buy	View

The Bottom Line

BuySweet Grass offers solid investment potential with good cash flow or appreciation prospects.

Sweet Grass County in Montana scores 63/100, ranking #378 of 1,000 US counties (top 38%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash