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Big Sky, Montana real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Big Sky, MT (Gallatin County) — Census median home value $884,700, county listing prices up about 7.6% over the past year.
Big Sky, MT is in Gallatin County, Montana — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 2,388, with a median household income of $103,625. Census data puts Big Sky's median home value at $884,700 (all owner-occupied homes); Gallatin County's current median listing price runs $943,250, up about 7.6% over the past year.
At a glance
Big Sky market snapshot
Population
2,388
Median Household Income
$103,625
Median Home Value (city)
$884,700
Median Listing Price (Gallatin County)
$943,250
Median Gross Rent
$1,712/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+7.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Big Sky's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $884,700. Separately, Gallatin County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $943,250. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Gallatin County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.1% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Big Sky has an estimated population of 2,388 and a median household income of $103,625, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Big Sky's Census-reported median home value works out to about 8.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Big Sky, MT?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Big Sky's median home value at $884,700. Gallatin County's current median listing price runs $943,250, up about 7.6% over the past year.
What is the population of Big Sky, MT?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Big Sky's population at approximately 2,388.
What's the median rent in Big Sky, MT?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Big Sky at approximately $1,712 per month.
What is the median household income in Big Sky, MT?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Big Sky at approximately $103,625.
Is the Big Sky housing market growing?
Gallatin County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.1% annual change in 2025.
Is Big Sky, MT affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Big Sky's median home value at about 8.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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