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Powell County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Montana
$315K
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.
15
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$405K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · 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.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe 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.MedianSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.3,313
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$405K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,296 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.35%

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.79%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.55%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.18%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.19%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.15.3 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.99

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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.2%
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.7,160
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Powell County compares

By median home value, Powell County is the 24th most expensive of 55 counties in Montana, and its typical home is worth more than 36% of all homes in Montana.

Home values in Powell County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$138K$3.4M
counties in Montana ranked by median home value
#MontanaMedian valueHomes
1Madison County$857K8,749
2Gallatin County$780K48,772
3Custer County$768K5,200
4Flathead County$696K51,460
5Lake County$692K15,203
6Treasure County$687K481
7Park County$651K9,633
8Ravalli County$615K20,977
9Sweet Grass County$581K2,029
10Missoula County$575K43,340
11Broadwater County$575K3,773
12Carbon County$574K7,117
13Jefferson County$574K6,132
14Granite County$573K2,881
15Meagher County$530K1,579
16Sanders County$523K7,074
17Stillwater County$500K4,866
18Lincoln County$495K12,640
19Mineral County$486K2,731
20Lewis and Clark County$473K30,377
21Teton County$444K2,992
22Beaverhead County$419K5,128
23Golden Valley County$418K524
24Powell County$405K3,313

55 counties in Montana are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Powell County, most valuable first

About the Powell County market

What is the median home price in Powell County, MT?

The median sale price in Powell County, MT is $315,329 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Powell County, MT each year?

15 homes sold in Powell County, MT over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). 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 Powell County, MT?

Powell County, MT contains 3,313 residential properties, with a median of 1,296 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1973. The median TopHap Estimate is $405K.

How does Powell County, MT compare to the rest of Montana?

By median home value, Powell County, MT is the 24th most expensive of 55 counties in Montana. Its typical home is worth more than 36% of all homes in Montana. Golden Valley County 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 Powell County, MT?

55% of homes in Powell County, MT are owner-occupied. 18% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Powell County, MT hold?

79% of mortgaged homes in Powell County, MT are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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