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Ravalli County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.MontanaBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 48
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$444K
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.
182
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$612K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 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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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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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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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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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.21,178
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$612K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,580 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.1993
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.46%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.1.2%

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.83%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.65%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.14%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.12%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.12.6 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.72

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
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.48,704
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.20 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.22 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 Ravalli County compares

By median home value, Ravalli County is the 6th most expensive of 44 counties in Montana, and its typical home is worth more than 64% of all homes in Montana.

Home values in Ravalli County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$300K$2.2M
counties in Montana ranked by median home value
#MontanaMedian valueHomes
1Madison County$836K8,827
2Gallatin County$783K49,359
3Lake County$693K15,310
4Flathead County$693K52,004
5Park County$646K9,715
6Ravalli County$612K21,178
7Custer County$603K5,225
8Treasure County$588K481
9Missoula County$579K43,573
10Granite County$573K2,935
11Jefferson County$570K6,158
12Sweet Grass County$568K2,050
13Carbon County$563K7,116
14Broadwater County$550K3,865
15Sanders County$522K7,145
16Stillwater County$499K4,926
17Mineral County$499K2,769
18Lincoln County$498K12,817
19Lewis and Clark County$474K30,695
20Wheatland County$465K1,186
21Golden Valley County$440K542
22Beaverhead County$421K5,167
23Powell County$407K3,353
24Meagher County$399K1,597

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

Markets in Ravalli County, most valuable first

About the Ravalli County market

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

The median sale price in Ravalli County, MT is $443,933 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

182 homes sold in Ravalli County, MT over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Ravalli County, MT a buyer's or seller's market?

Ravalli County, MT is currently a balanced market, scoring 48 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Ravalli County, MT?

Ravalli County, MT contains 21,178 residential properties, with a median of 1,580 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1993. The median TopHap Estimate is $612K.

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

By median home value, Ravalli County, MT is the 6th most expensive of 44 counties in Montana. Its typical home is worth more than 64% of all homes in Montana. Park County ranks just above it and Custer County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Ravalli County, MT?

65% of homes in Ravalli County, MT are owner-occupied. 14% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

83% of mortgaged homes in Ravalli County, MT are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.9% owe more than the home is worth.

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