Missoula, MT Housing Market

Cool Market

Metro-level monthly sale metrics for rental investors — prices, inventory, pace, and negotiation signals. Figures represent the Missoula, MT metro area.

Data period: May 2026

Market snapshot

Median sale price
$559K
Median days on market
57 days
Months of supply
4.1
Active inventory
584
Homes sold
143
Listings with price drop
23.3%
Data month
May 2026

Pair this view with the rental property calculator, DSCR calculator, and cap rate calculator — or browse all calculators.

Rental Investor Snapshot

Labels below come from monthly sale-market indicators only. True cash flow requires local rent, taxes, insurance, vacancy, and expense assumptions — model those in the rental calculator, then sanity-check against sale-speed signals here.

Market temperature
Balanced
Buyer leverage
Medium
Pricing signal vs. U.S. median
Near U.S. median (price only)
Investor fit (heuristic)
Negotiation

Watch-outs

  • Slower sales (longer days on market) can mean more time to diligence — but also weaker demand.
  • Elevated price cuts can signal negotiation room — verify condition, rents, and comps street-by-street.

Suggested next step: Run a rental property analysis with your own rent, financing, vacancy, and expense assumptions — then sanity-check against this market's sale-speed and negotiation signals.

Cool Market

Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.

Missoula, MT market summary

The Missoula, MT metro area housing market is cooling down. As of May 2026, the median home sale price is $559K, down 1.1% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 57 days on the market, 16.3% longer than a year ago.

There are 584 homes for sale — 1.2% more than last year. With 4.1 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 191 new listings were added during this period, down 17.7% year-over-year.

0.0% of homes sell above their asking price. 23.3% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

73

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 4.1
Days on Market 57
Price Drops 23.3%
Market Temperature Cool

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $450K) 24.3%
Days on Market (National: 42) 35.7%
Inventory (National: 1,460,440) 100.0%

vs. Montana Median

Median Price (Montana: $529K) 5.8%
Days on Market (Montana: 69) 17.4%

Investor takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals.

Missoula, MT market trends

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Detailed market metrics

Median list price

$700K

Price per sq ft

$319

Sale-to-list ratio

N/A

Months of supply

4.1

Sold above list

0.0%

Price drops

23.3%

New listings

191

17.7% YoY

Pending sales

162

Off market in 2 weeks

43.2%

Missoula, MT housing market FAQs

What is the median home price in Missoula, MT?

For the latest published month, the median sale price in Missoula, MT is $559K. Median means half of homes sold above that price and half below — it is a useful benchmark, not a rule for every listing.

Is Missoula, MT a buyer's or seller's market?

With about 4.1 months of supply, the market is often closer to balanced — neither extreme scarcity nor extreme surplus.

How long do homes stay on the market in Missoula, MT?

For the latest published month, the median days on market in Missoula, MT is 57 days — half of homes went pending faster and half slower.

Is Missoula, MT good for rental property investors?

Sale-market stats show how competitive buying is (speed, negotiation, inventory). They do not prove rent performance. Missoula, MT can still work for rentals if the numbers work on a deal-by-deal basis — use local rent comps, financing, vacancy, and expenses in the rental property calculator.

How should investors analyze a rental property in Missoula, MT?

Start with purchase price, financing, rent, vacancy, operating expenses, and capital repairs. Stress-test rates and rent. Will It Flow’s rental property calculator is built to translate those inputs into cash flow, DSCR, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return for Missoula, MT deals.

National context

Step up to the U.S. housing market hub for national trends, then browse top metro markets by sales activity.

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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.