Housing Market in Columbia Falls

Columbia Falls' housing market runs genuinely above both Montana's statewide average and the national median, reflecting real Flathead Valley/Glacier-proximity demand.

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A real, disclosed cross-source spread

This pass found Columbia Falls' housing figures ranging from approximately $464,722 (median sale price) to $613,865 (Zillow average value) to $672,000 (2026 YTD median across 96 closings) -- a real, disclosed spread this record does not resolve to one number.

Above both the state and national median

Every figure runs above Montana's own $467,919 statewide average home value and the ~$408,776 national median comparison figure used across this project.

A Flathead Valley/Glacier-proximity premium

Columbia Falls sits within the same premium-priced western Montana mountain/tourism corridor as Whitefish and Kalispell, even with a more working-class local character.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.