Montana farm real estate averages $1,230 an acre (USDA, 2025), which ranks 45 of 48 states, well below the national average, among the cheapest farmland in the country. Raw and rural parcels usually trade below that.
According to the USDA's 2025 land value survey, the average value of farm real estate in Montana is $1,230 per acre. That is the all in average across land and buildings, so vacant, wooded or recreational ground typically sells for less per acre, while small buildable lots near a town can sell for more. It sits below North Dakota ($2,360) but above Wyoming ($1,000) next door. Montana is in the West. Much of the acreage out here is grazing, recreational or remote ground, where access, water and usable terrain swing value more than the state average suggests.
Smaller parcels carry a higher price per acre than large blocks, the same land just costs more by the piece. Rough ranges for raw or rural Montana land:
| Parcel size | Per acre | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 acre | $1,200/ac | $886 to $1,500 |
| 5 acres | $849/ac | $3,200 to $5,500 |
| 10 acres | $738/ac | $5,500 to $9,600 |
| 40 acres | $605/ac | $18,200 to $31,500 |
| 160 acres | $502/ac | $60,200 to $104,400 |
Land use changes the number sharply. Rough per acre figures for a 10 acre parcel in Montana:
| Land type | Per acre |
|---|---|
| Recreational / hunting | $676/ac |
| Rural homesite | $984/ac |
| Pasture / grazing | $554/ac |
| Cropland (tillable) | $1,500/ac |
These are survey based ranges. For your specific Montana parcel, run the free Instant Land Value Estimator with your acreage and features, or get a no obligation written cash offer.
Get my cash offer →USDA puts the 2025 average farm real estate value in Montana at about $1,230 per acre, but raw and rural parcels usually trade below that, and small buildable lots above it. Use the estimator for a parcel level range.
The state average includes prime farmland with buildings. Vacant, wooded, landlocked or off grid parcels sell for a fraction of that. Access, utilities, zoning and usable terrain are the biggest swing factors.
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