Is Sweet Grass County, MT good for real estate investing?

Sweet Grass County has an investment score of 56/100, rated as "Hold". The county ranks #479 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Sweet Grass?

The median home price in Sweet Grass County is $494,600. This ranks #933 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Sweet Grass?

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

Sweet Grass County

MontanaPopulation: 3,697

/100

Hold

#479 of 1,000 counties

#29 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

$494,600

Median Home Price

116% above national median

$29,885/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

56/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

80/100

Based on 10.1% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

29/100

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

+Strong price appreciation (+10.1% YoY)

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

3,697

Median Income

—

Data pending

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

—

Data pending

Who this market fits

Best for

+Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average

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

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
RichlandMT	57	$266,438	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
CascadeMT	57	$331,268	$1,335	4.83%	Hold	View
CurrentSweet GrassMT	56	$494,600	Est. pending	—	Hold
CusterMT	56	$230,529	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
CarbonMT	56	$486,506	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
TreasureMT	55	$202,948	Est. pending	—	Hold	View

The Bottom Line

HoldSweet Grass is a neutral market.

Sweet Grass County in Montana scores 56/100, ranking #479 of 1,000 US counties (top 61%). 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%