About Montana economy

The real gross domestic product per capita (Engl. per capita GDP in real terms) in 2006 stood at $ 27,942 (national average of the 50 U.S. states: USD 37,714; place national ranking: 47) [5].

Montana is a state rich in minerals and other natural resources. Among the main sources of raw materials include copper, gold, silver, precious stones, vermiculite, talc, clays, antimony, limestone, phosphate, gypsum, stones, sand and gravel. Of equal importance are the large deposits of oil, gas and coal. Sun based the bulk of industrial production on the processing of assisted raw materials (petroleum and coal products, chemical products, metal products). However, agriculture is the main branch. In the north east and center of Montana is wheat, corn and barley are grown, while in the south of the cattle and livestock operates. The forestry sector is thriving, especially in the northwest of the country.

Montana real estate values

Listing Type Number Median Price Price Change
from Sep
Homes for Sale 9,215 $257,500 -0.2%
New Homes 0 n/a n/a
Foreclosures 570 $147,347 +0.9%

Montana real estate markets

The most popular real estate markets for the Montana state are in the following areas:

•    Billings
•    Bozeman
•    Great Falls
•    Missoula
•    Havre
•    Kalispell
•    Lewistown
•    Helena
•    Miles City
•    Livingston

Bear in mind that the list of Montana real estate markets may be subject to change due to economic issues.