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Whitefish, MT—59937

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$845,000
3.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$75,500
28.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
133
30.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
4.7%
Median Rent
$2,700
5.8% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,250
29.5% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,400
15.4% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,850
12.3% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Whitefish, MT

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Whitefish, MT is $845,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.4%. This indicates that home prices in Whitefish, MT are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 4.7%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$845,000-3.4%
Single Family $901,000-3.1%
Condos $623,000-5.5%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $468,000
    -6.2%
    2 Bed
    		$607,000-4.3%
    3 Bed
    		$890,000-3.3%
    4 Bed
    		$1,355,000-2.4%
    5 Bed $2,419,362-0.6%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.8%
    1 Bedroom
    13.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    27.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    37.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    17.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.9%

    Rental Trends — Whitefish, MT

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Whitefish, MT is $3,090, with a year-over-year rent change of 5.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Whitefish, MT is 1-bedrooms: $2,280, 2-bedrooms: $2,620, 3-bedrooms: $3,060, 4-bedrooms: $4,340. The most common rental property sizes in Whitefish, MT are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 39.5% and 28.6% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,700$3,090
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $2,250$2,280
    2 Bed Rent $2,400$2,620
    3 Bed Rent $2,850$3,060
    4 Bed Rent $3,800$4,340
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    1.9%
    1 Bedroom
    28.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    39.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    13.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.5%

    Property Listings — Whitefish, MT

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Whitefish, MT is 135. This is a increase of 26.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 7.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$1,350,000-5.0%
    Listing Count
    		2447.0%
    Listings as % of Homes2.4%7.0%
    Days on Market
    		13330.0%
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    Demographics — Whitefish, MT

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Whitefish, MT has a population of 14,700, which has increased by 5.2% over the past 5 years. Whitefish, MT is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 16.9% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 50.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 22.5% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		14,7005.2%
    % Under 18
    		16.9%-12.4%
    % Seniors
    		26.1%47.5%
    % WFH
    		22.5%158.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		50.9%1.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Whitefish, MT is a predominantly white area, with 94.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Whitefish, MT is hispanic, making up 2.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.2% of the population in Whitefish, MT, and this percentage has increased by 14.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		94.9%-0.2%
    % Black
    		0.0%N/A
    % Hispanic
    		2.1%50.0%
    % Asian
    		0.2%-33.3%
    % Foreign Born
    		3.2%14.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Whitefish, MT

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 238 mortgage originations in Whitefish, MT, of which 95.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 53.0%, with 8.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Whitefish, MT. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		238
    % Conventional Loans
    		95.0%
    % Government Loans
    		5.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		3.0%
    % Second Loans
    		25.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		9.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Whitefish, MT

    Whitefish, MT lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		123
    Total Units Section 8
    		73
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		N/A
    % Occupied Section 8
    		85.5%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$800$2,250$1,450
    2 Bedroom-$500$2,400$1,900
    3 Bedroom-$320$2,850$2,530
    4 Bedroom-$610$3,800$3,190

    Affordability — Whitefish, MT

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio11.3
    Median Home Price$845,000
    Median Household Income$75,500

    Whitefish, MT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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