Housing in Plains, MT
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$389,894
Plains vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Plains is highlighted.
Median Home Value
58th%ilemost expensive$209,200show rank
Median Rent
28th%ilemost expensive rent$782show rank
Rent Burden
98th%ilehighest rent burden38.1%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$209,200
Median Rent
$782
Total Housing Units
699
Vacancy Rate
12.9%
Owner Occupied
50.4%
Renter Occupied
49.6%
Median Property Tax
$1,265
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$803
Housing Types
Single Family58.9%
Multi-Family16.4%
Mobile Home24.6%
The median home value in Plains, MT is $209,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Plains is $389,894. The median rent is $782 per month (Census ACS). About 50.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1976. There are 699 total housing units.