Housing Market in Polson
Polson's housing market runs genuinely elevated relative to the national median, though this record discloses a real, substantial recent cooling trend.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed cooling trend
Lake County's median sale price ran approximately $573,000 over the three months ending May 2026, down a real, disclosed 23.8% year-over-year.
A distinct, dramatically higher waterfront tier
Flathead Lake waterfront-specific homes carried a real, cited $1.787 million median in 2025, with many 2026 listings priced $2-3 million -- a market this record does not conflate with Polson's broader citywide prices.
A real, disclosed relative-value note
Polson and nearby Somers/Lakeside were cited as sometimes offering better relative value than Bigfork or Whitefish specifically.
Key takeaways
- Polson's housing costs run above the national median but have genuinely cooled recently.
- Waterfront-specific Flathead Lake homes carry a dramatically higher, distinct price tier.
- Polson runs relatively more affordable than Whitefish or Bozeman within the same tourism corridor.
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