Market Intelligence Report — MT-740

Billings, MT

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-MT-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$490K
+2.1% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.34
-3.8% YoY

Active Inventory

873
+5.4% YoY

Median DOM

51 Days
-12.1% YoY

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The Billings, MT, residential market is in a cooling phase, with a pending ratio of 0.34 indicating demand absorption is moderate relative to available supply. Active listings have expanded by 5.4% year-over-year, contributing to this trend.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

2.9%-0.4 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

193,603+0.6% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Billings market right now.

Active listings have seen a 5.4% year-over-year increase, bringing the total to 873 units. New listings, however, contracted by 12.0% over the past year. The median listing price registered a 2.1% year-over-year gain, reaching $489,677, despite a 1.5% month-over-month decline. Median days on market decreased by 12.1% year-over-year, to 51 days, while the share of price reductions saw a marginal 1.0% year-over-year decrease to 19.5%.

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Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$490K-1.5% MoM

Active Inventory

873+5.4% YoY

Days on Market

51-12.1% YoY

Sold Score™

50-3.8% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

50
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

In this environment, buyers are observing an expansion in available options, providing more selection and potentially extending the decision-making timeline. The pace of transactions, as indicated by the pending ratio, suggests a market where demand does not exert significant pressure on inventory, allowing for greater negotiation on pricing and terms. Price discipline is becoming more prominent as the market moderates.

Luxury Segment

At the higher price tiers, there is a discernible softening, with the average listing price experiencing an 8.7% year-over-year decline. This contrasts with the 2.1% year-over-year increase in the median listing price, suggesting a disproportionate impact on more expensive properties. Median $/sqft increased by 7.3% year-over-year, while median square footage remained stable, pointing to some value appreciation within core market segments, even as luxury pricing adjusts.

Supply Dynamics

873 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 264 per month.

Pricing Pressure
19.5%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -1.0% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +7.3% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.34

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Buyer Demand Index
34%
Median Days on Market
51 days
Inventory YoY
+5%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Billings, MT
CBSA Code
13740
State
MT

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Billings?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Billings metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.34 with median days on market at 51.

  • Are home prices dropping in Billings?+

    Median listing price is $490K, +2.1% year over year. 19.5% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Billings?+

    The typical listing sits 51 days on market, a -12.1% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 264 per month.

  • What's happening in the Billings luxury market?+

    At the higher price tiers, there is a discernible softening, with the average listing price experiencing an 8.7% year-over-year decline. This contrasts with the 2.1% year-over-year increase in the median listing price, suggesting a disproportionate impact on more expensive properties. Median $/sqft increased by 7.3% year-over-year, while median square footage remained stable, pointing to some value appreciation within core market segments, even as luxury pricing adjusts.

  • Where can I find a trusted Billings real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Billings agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 13740 · 36mo history