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Garrison, MT

Garrison, MT.

Population: 198 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Garrison, MT is $431,330 — up 5.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $575,000 after a median 39 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with landslide, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$431,330

Median home value

+5.8%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$431,330
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+16.1%
5-year appreciation
+46.4%
10-year appreciation
+152.0%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$431,330
House Price Index (state)
753.3 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$575,000
Median list price
$2.01M
Median price per sqft
$323
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Active listings
2

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$868/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,044/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,136/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,573/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,866/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.0 : 1
Schools include
Garrison School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
40.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
26.0°F
Annual precipitation
14.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
13
Days with Good air quality
90
Days with Moderate air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
75

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site (13 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Gold Creek Airport (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
ST PETERS HEALTH, SHODAIR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ST JAMES HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+20 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
12.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,083
Households with broadband internet
36.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,471
Average weekly wage
$1,019
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
88

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GarrisonState medianUS median
Median home value$431,330$426,961$288,527
Median sale price$575,000$499,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days110 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,083$1,830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Garrison, MT?
$431,330.
What is the median sale price in Garrison, MT?
$575,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Garrison, MT?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Garrison, MT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,136/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Garrison, MT?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Garrison, MT?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Garrison, MT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Garrison, MT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Garrison, MT?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Garrison, MT?
Good. Median AQI: 13. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Garrison, MT?
Regional Price Parity: 94.6 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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