Market Intelligence Report — MT-740

Billings, MT

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

Ref. No: 2026-MT-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$470K
-1.3% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.30
-7.1% YoY

Active Inventory

896
+7.2% YoY

Median DOM

59 Days
+0.9% YoY

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The Billings market is currently cooling, with the pending ratio at 0.30, representing a 7.1% decline over the past year. This indicates a moderating demand environment relative to available inventory, which has expanded by 7.2% year-over-year.

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

2.5%-0.6 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Sep 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 7.2% expansion over the past year, accompanied by a 4.8% increase in new listings. Concurrently, the median listing price has experienced a modest 1.3% decline year-over-year, alongside a 4.0% month-over-month contraction. The pending ratio, a key measure of demand absorption, stands at 0.30, marking a 7.1% decrease from the prior year, suggesting a slower pace of transactions in the most recent period.

Kris Ketchell
Kris Ketchell
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“Local pricing and inventory dynamics across Billings shift block by block — happy to walk through what's actually closing.”

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$470K-4.0% MoM

Active Inventory

896+7.2% YoY

Days on Market

59+0.9% YoY

Sold Score™

50-7.1% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

50
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 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

With a pending ratio of 0.30 and growing inventory, buyers may observe more opportunities for price discovery and extended negotiation timelines. The upward pressure on pricing is limited, and the market generally offers more flexibility for demand absorption to proceed at a measured pace.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has declined by 4.1% year-over-year, while the median listing price has seen a more modest 1.3% annual decrease, suggesting some softening at higher price points. However, the median $/sqft has increased by 3.1% over the same period, indicating a mixed signal within the luxury segment dynamics.

Supply Dynamics

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

Pricing Pressure
19.2%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +0.4% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +3.1% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.30

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
30%
Median Days on Market
59 days
Inventory YoY
+7%

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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 0.30 with median days on market at 59.

  • Are home prices dropping in Billings?+

    Median listing price is $470K, -1.3% year over year. 19.2% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Billings?+

    The typical listing sits 59 days on market, a +0.9% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 264 per month.

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

    The average listing price has declined by 4.1% year-over-year, while the median listing price has seen a more modest 1.3% annual decrease, suggesting some softening at higher price points. However, the median $/sqft has increased by 3.1% over the same period, indicating a mixed signal within the luxury segment dynamics.

  • 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