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Market MapMontanaMeagher

Meagher County

MontanaPopulation: 1,948
60
/100
Buy
#0 of 0 counties
#20 in Montana (56 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$307,903
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$1,847/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
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
60/100
60
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
77/100

Based on 2.7% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
47/100

Price-to-income ratio of 5.5x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

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%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
1,948
Median Income
$55,753
vs $0 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
5.5x
Less affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
Silver BowMT
61$274,090$1,3185.77%BuyView
CurrentMeagherMT
60$307,903Est. pending—Buy
StillwaterMT
60$437,730Est. pending—BuyView
ChouteauMT
59$285,884Est. pending—HoldView
Golden ValleyMT
59$202,891Est. pending—HoldView
DawsonMT
59$185,301Est. pending—HoldView

The Bottom Line

BuyMeagher offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Meagher County in Montana scores 60/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). 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%

Related markets

Markets like Meagher with stronger cash flow

  • Silver Bow County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Meagher

  • Dawson County, lower entry price
  • Golden Valley County, lower entry price
  • Silver Bow County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Meagher vs Stillwater for rentals
  • Meagher vs Chouteau for rentals
  • Meagher vs Golden Valley for rentals
All counties in Montana →

Rent vs buy in Montana cities

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