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Essex

CommunityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Montana
$60K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$521K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2016 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.360
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$521K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,044 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.2
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1981
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.76%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.89%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.16%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.24%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.162
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.249

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.72%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.37°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

How Essex compares

By median home value, Essex is the 12th most expensive of 12 communities in Flathead County, and its typical home is worth more than 28% of all homes in Flathead County.

Home values in Essex

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$224K$1.8M
communities in Flathead County ranked by median home value
#Flathead CountyMedian valueHomes
1Bigfork$988K6,364
2West Glacier$974K379
3Lakeside$952K1,809
4Olney$876K219
5Kila$849K955
6Marion$793K1,181
7Somers$774K938
8Polebridge$748K368
9Coram$691K406
10Martin City$657K268
11Hungry Horse$561K523
12Essex$521K360

About the Essex market

What is the median home price in Essex, MT?

The median sale price in Essex, MT is $60,000 (data through October 2016), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Essex, MT each year?

1 homes sold in Essex, MT over the last 12 months (data through October 2016). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Essex, MT?

Essex, MT contains 360 residential properties, with a median of 1,044 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 1981. The median TopHap Estimate is $521K.

How does Essex, MT compare to the rest of Flathead County?

By median home value, Essex, MT is the 12th most expensive of 12 communities in Flathead County. Its typical home is worth more than 28% of all homes in Flathead County. Hungry Horse ranks just above it. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Essex, MT?

16% of homes in Essex, MT are owner-occupied. 24% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Essex, MT hold?

89% of mortgaged homes in Essex, MT are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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