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Townsend, MT

Townsend, MT.

Population: 4,187 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$454,430
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
+9.3%
5-year appreciation
+31.9%
10-year appreciation
+138.2%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$457,925
House Price Index
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
11

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
Very Low
Top hazards
avalanche, landslide, lightning, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.9 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Clover Crest Airpark (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Helena Regional Airport (HLN) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+177 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Median annual property tax
$2,085
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
52.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,209
Average weekly wage
$834
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
11

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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