The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 59724 sells for about $917,000, or $450 per square foot.
Homes take about 64 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,275 a month.
ZIP 59724 — Dell
The Darby housing market remains high-priced with limited inventory, reflecting strong demand for rural lifestyle properties. While sales volume is low, prices have remained stable, driven by the area's appeal to remote workers and outdoor enthusiasts. Market conditions are currently characterized by a lack of supply rather than a lack of buyer interest.
This ZIP is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and remote workers seeking a rural lifestyle, though it may be challenging for those requiring proximity to major urban employment centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 64 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 3.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 59724, Ravalli County MT
Schools in the Darby area are generally characterized by small class sizes and community-focused rural education, though specific ratings vary by district.
The area faces significant wildfire risk common to the Bitterroot Valley, necessitating careful insurance planning and fire-mitigation efforts.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, outdoor recreation, and a growing remote-work population, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value; Montana does not have a sales tax, and property tax rates are influenced by local school district levies.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling along U.S. Highway 93 toward Hamilton or Missoula for major employment.
The area is a gateway to the Bitterroot National Forest, offering extensive hiking, fishing, and hunting, with local shopping and dining concentrated in the town of Darby.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, often influenced by seasonal demand and the prevalence of short-term vacation rentals.
The economy is anchored by the timber industry, agriculture, and a robust tourism sector supported by the area's natural beauty.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with U.S. Highway 93 serving as the primary north-south artery.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential expansion and infrastructure maintenance rather than large-scale commercial projects.
The Ravalli County Department of Revenue oversees property assessments, which are updated on a cyclical basis.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide levies for emergency services and public health.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the high risk of wildfire in the wildland-urban interface.
Montana is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the Small Tract Financing Act.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides vast wilderness access for hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing.
Local hub for essential services, dining, and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.