Billings is a substantial city of about 122,000 people in Montana, with a moderate price point relative to the national picture.
| State | Montana |
|---|---|
| Population | 122,000 |
| Median home value | $340,000 |
| Active listings | 76 |
| Median across Montana communities we track | $365,000 |
The Billings housing market
At $340,000, the median home value tracks closely with the median across the 3 Montana communities we cover — this is a mid-market address for the state.
Roughly 76 active listings at last count. That is enough to compare alternatives but not enough to be casual about a property you actually want.
Search homes in Billings
Current listings for Billings are maintained on the following site:
- Luxury homes for sale in Billings — billingsluxuryhomes.com
These are external sites operated independently of 1PropertyHub. We do not control their listings, pricing, or availability, and we are not a party to any transaction arising from them.
Buying in Billings
This is the price band where financing choice matters most. The spread between an FHA loan with lifetime mortgage insurance and a conventional loan with cancellable PMI compounds into real money over a decade.
Before you make an offer, work out what the monthly payment actually looks like at this price level. Our mortgage calculator includes property tax, insurance, and mortgage insurance rather than just principal and interest, and the affordability calculator solves backwards from your income to a purchase price a lender would support. If you are weighing a purchase against continuing to rent, the rent vs buy calculator accounts for transaction costs on both ends.
Investing in Billings
For rental investors, the questions here are rent-to-price ratio, the property tax burden, insurance cost, and the depth of the tenant pool at this population size. Underwrite with honest vacancy, management, maintenance, and capital reserves rather than rent minus mortgage — see our cash flow calculator and the rental underwriting guide. Verify short-term rental rules with the municipality before assuming any STR strategy will be permitted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the median home value in Billings, MT?
The median home value in Billings is approximately $340,000. At $340,000, the median home value tracks closely with the median across the 3 Montana communities we cover — this is a mid-market address for the state. Values move with the market and vary widely by neighborhood, condition, and lot — treat this as a starting point and verify against recent closed sales before pricing an offer.
How many homes are for sale in Billings?
There were roughly 76 active listings at last count. Roughly 76 active listings at last count. That is enough to compare alternatives but not enough to be casual about a property you actually want. For current inventory, see Luxury homes for sale in Billings.
What should I know before buying in Billings?
This is the price band where financing choice matters most. The spread between an FHA loan with lifetime mortgage insurance and a conventional loan with cancellable PMI compounds into real money over a decade. Beyond the property itself, confirm the property tax rate and any exemptions with the county assessor, and get an insurance quote before you are under contract — both vary far more by location than buyers expect. Our Montana state guide covers closing practice and property law.