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Data from November 2026

The counties of Montana

Montana has 56 counties. The most populous is Yellowstone County (168,957 people); the most expensive homes are in Gallatin County ($667,600) and the least expensive in Wibaux County ($98,600). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.

Key numbers in Montana

Counties
56
each with its own page
People
1.1M
Census, Average 2020–2024
Typical home
$375,800
median value in Montana

Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site) Source: FHA mortgage limits (HUD) Data from 2026 data FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (external site)

Map and extremes

Where it costs more and less in Montana

Map of Montana: typical home value by county

Typical home value by county

  • Under $184,800
  • $184,800–$212,200
  • $212,200–$263,000
  • $263,000–$393,500
  • $393,500 or more
  • People

    Highest
    168,957
    Yellowstone County
    Lowest
    447
    Petroleum County
  • Typical home

    Highest
    $667,600
    Gallatin County
    Lowest
    $98,600
    Wibaux County
  • Typical rent

    Highest
    $1,694
    Gallatin County
    Lowest
    $495
    Judith Basin County
  • FHA limit

    Highest
    $754,400
    Carbon County
    Lowest
    $541,287
    Wibaux County

The full list

Every county in Montana

Type a name to filter or tap a column to sort. Each county links to its page.

Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)

Frequently asked questions

How many counties does Montana have?

Montana has 56 counties. The most populous is Yellowstone County (168,957 people) and the least populous Petroleum County (447), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).

Which county in Montana has the most expensive homes?

By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is Gallatin County ($667,600) and the least expensive Wibaux County ($98,600).

Where is rent highest in Montana?

The highest typical rent is in Gallatin County ($1,694 a month) and the lowest in Judith Basin County ($495), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).

Which county in Montana has the highest FHA limit?

In 2026 data, the highest FHA limit for one unit is in Carbon County ($754,400). 47 counties are at the lowest, $541,287.