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Alberton, MT

Alberton, MT.

Population: 1,834 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$520,256
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+10.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.5%
10-year appreciation
+139.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$520,256
House Price Index
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
avalanche, coldWave, iceStorm, earthquake, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
18.6 in
Annual snowfall
51.8 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
156

Amenities

Nearest airport
Petty Creek Mountain Ranch Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+181 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Median annual property tax
$2,058
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
69.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
55,089
Average weekly wage
$1,074
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
380

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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