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Essex 59916

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Montana
$460K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$512K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
20162026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
20162026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
20162026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
20162026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
20162026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.355
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$512K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,027 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.2
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1981
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.2.5%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.89%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.22%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.23%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.1 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.148

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.797
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.40°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Essex 59916 compares

By median home value, Essex 59916 is the 14th most expensive of 15 ZIP codes in Flathead County, and its typical home is worth more than 27% of all homes in Flathead County.

Home values in Essex 59916

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$199K$1.9M
ZIP codes in Flathead County ranked by median home value
#Flathead CountyMedian valueHomes
1Olney 59927$1.1M215
2Whitefish 59937$1M9,226
3Bigfork 59911$959K6,336
4West Glacier 59936$945K374
5Lakeside 59922$929K1,778
6Polebridge 59928$886K362
7Marion 59925$814K1,154
8Kila 59920$799K940
9Somers 59932$779K925
10Columbia Falls 59912$628K6,826
11Coram 59913$625K400
12Martin City 59926$602K264
13Kalispell 59901$578K24,070
14Essex 59916$512K355
15Hungry Horse 59919$475K515

About the Essex 59916 market

What is the median home price in Essex 59916, MT?

The median sale price in Essex 59916, MT is $460,180 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Essex 59916, MT each year?

1 homes sold in Essex 59916, MT over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Essex 59916, MT?

Essex 59916, MT contains 355 residential properties, with a median of 1,027 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 1981. The median TopHap Estimate is $512K.

How does Essex 59916, MT compare to the rest of Flathead County?

By median home value, Essex 59916, MT is the 14th most expensive of 15 ZIP codes in Flathead County. Its typical home is worth more than 27% of all homes in Flathead County. Kalispell 59901 ranks just above it and Hungry Horse 59919 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Essex 59916, MT?

22% of homes in Essex 59916, MT are owner-occupied. 23% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Essex 59916, MT hold?

89% of mortgaged homes in Essex 59916, MT are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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