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Fort Shaw

CommunityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Montana
$443K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.334
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$443K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,584 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1973
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.34%

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.77%
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.53%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.9.3%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.33%
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.131
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 100.71

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.265
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.47 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.13 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

How Fort Shaw compares

By median home value, Fort Shaw is the 1st most expensive of 9 communities in Cascade County, and its typical home is worth more than 72% of all homes in Cascade County.

Home values in Fort Shaw

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$201K$1.1M
communities in Cascade County ranked by median home value
#Cascade CountyMedian valueHomes
1Fort Shaw$443K334
2Ulm$439K371
3Monarch$417K339
4Sun River$407K186
5Vaughn$380K609
6Stockett$360K198
7Simms$324K177
8Black Eagle$265K416
9Sand Coulee$259K255

About the Fort Shaw market

How many homes are there in Fort Shaw, MT?

Fort Shaw, MT contains 334 residential properties, with a median of 1,584 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1973. The median TopHap Estimate is $443K.

How does Fort Shaw, MT compare to the rest of Cascade County?

By median home value, Fort Shaw, MT is the 1st most expensive of 9 communities in Cascade County. Its typical home is worth more than 72% of all homes in Cascade County. Ulm just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Fort Shaw, MT?

53% of homes in Fort Shaw, MT are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Fort Shaw, MT hold?

77% of mortgaged homes in Fort Shaw, 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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