Is Broadwater County, MT good for real estate investing?

Broadwater County has an investment score of 42/100, rated as "Avoid". The county ranks #731 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Broadwater?

The median home price in Broadwater County is $535,301. This ranks #941 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Broadwater?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Broadwater County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Broadwater County

MontanaPopulation: 6,977

/100

Avoid

#731 of 1,000 counties

#46 in Montana (56 counties)

Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring

Updated July 28, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$535,301

Median Home Price

134% above national median

$32,344/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

6.04%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

42/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

51/100

Based on 0.1% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

24/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-High price-to-income ratio makes financing challenging
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

6,977

Median Income

—

Data pending

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

—

Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if

−You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
−You rely on FHA-style financing: prices are stretched relative to local incomes
−You want a market with broad institutional consensus on fundamentals

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
BeaverheadMT	46	$375,877	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
LincolnMT	44	$420,477	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
DanielsMT	44	$157,817	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
CurrentBroadwaterMT	42	$535,301	Est. pending	—	Avoid
ParkMT	40	$566,419	$1,783	3.78%	Avoid	View
MineralMT	39	$377,741	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View

The Bottom Line

AvoidBroadwater may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Broadwater County in Montana scores 42/100, ranking #731 of 1,000 US counties (top 93%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%