Why Live in Libby
Libby, MT is a small community in northwestern Montana surrounded by vast protected lands, including the 2.2-million-acre Kootenai National Forest. This forest offers year-round outdoor recreation with 1,400 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, along with winter activities like cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. The Kootenai River flows through Libby, providing opportunities for fly fishing and floating, while Riverfront Park and Fireman Memorial Park offer local recreational spaces. Housing options in Libby range from Craftsman-style bungalows in the town center to custom homes on spacious lots near the river. The Creek View Estates subdivision features newer homes. Mineral Avenue, the walkable downtown district, has a variety of businesses, including Smoking Gun BBQ, Fix Coffeehouse, and Cabinet Mountain Brewing Company. Annual events like Ignite the Nites car show and Riverfront Blues Festival draw visitors. Libby Middle School is highly rated, offering sports and extracurricular activities. Residents have access to medical services at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center and can travel via U.S. Highway 2, Amtrak’s Empire Builder line, or Glacier Park International Airport, located 90 miles away in Kalispell.
Home Trends in Libby, MT
On average, homes in Libby, MT sell after 143 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Libby, MT over the last 12 months is $400,000, up 33% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$400,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$400,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$253
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Last 12 months Home Sales
72
Median List Price
$465,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
12%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
33%