Housing in Chester, MT
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$199,376
Chester vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Chester is highlighted.
Median Home Value
43rd%ilemost expensive$156,900show rank
Median Rent
12th%ilemost expensive rent$662show rank
Rent Burden
23rd%ilehighest rent burden14.8%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$156,900
Median Rent
$662
Total Housing Units
387
Vacancy Rate
15.5%
Owner Occupied
56.6%
Renter Occupied
43.4%
Median Property Tax
$1,322
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$586
Housing Types
Single Family67.7%
Multi-Family23.3%
Mobile Home9.0%
The median home value in Chester, MT is $156,900. According to Zillow, the home value index for Chester is $199,376. The median rent is $662 per month (Census ACS). About 56.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1969. There are 387 total housing units.