Anaconda Montana
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Anaconda

Historic copper smelter town with spectacular scenery and Montana's best affordability.

$325,000

Median Home Price

Redfin, mid-2026

$80K – $350K

Price Range

Active listings

~9,700

Population

U.S. Census estimate

Single Family, Historic

Property Types

Available in market

County Connection

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Overview

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Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is a consolidated city-county defined by its dramatic copper mining past, ornate historic architecture, and stunning mountain scenery. Georgetown Lake, Ski Discovery, and the iconic Anaconda Smelter Stack make this one of Montana's most unique communities.

Why Buy Here

Extraordinary value — homes available from $80,000

Minutes from Georgetown Lake and Ski Discovery

Rich copper-era heritage with iconic architectural stock

Easy access to Butte's growing economy via I-90

Market Data

Anaconda Real Estate Market

1

One of Montana's most affordable real estate markets — median sale price ~$325K (mid-2026, Redfin), up ~24% year-over-year

2

Prices appreciated 15–20% since 2020 from a very low base

3

Historic homes with unique Victorian and Craftsman architectural character

4

Montana Tech proximity creates rental demand

Demographics

Living in Anaconda

~9,700

Total Population

U.S. Census estimate

42 yrs

Median Age

City residents

$41,000

Avg. Individual Income

Per year

Low–Medium

Population Density

Relative to MT avg

34

Car-Dependent

Walk Score

30

Bikeable

Bike Score

Education

Schools in Anaconda

Anaconda High School

High School

Grades: 9–12

Anaconda Middle School

Middle School

Grades: 6–8

Kennedy Elementary

Elementary

Grades: K–5

Local Life

Things To Do in Anaconda

Neighborhoods

Living Here

Living in Anaconda

Cost of Living

  • Median Home Price$325,000
  • Average Rent (2BR)~$1,250/mo
  • Utilities (monthly)~$250
  • Groceries (monthly, family of 4)~$800
  • Gasoline~$3.50/gal
  • Property Taxes (annual, median home)~$2,470

Cost estimates are approximate based on current Montana averages.

Anaconda by the Numbers

9,700

Population

42

Median Age

$41,000

Median Household Income

70%

Homeownership Rate

+3%

5-Year Population Growth

Schools & Healthcare

Schools & Healthcare in Anaconda

Schools

Anaconda High School — High School, grades 9–12
Anaconda Middle School — Middle School, grades 6–8
Kennedy Elementary — Elementary, grades K–5

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Healthcare

Community Hospital of Anaconda

Critical-access hospital serving Anaconda-Deer Lodge County.

Recreation

What to Do Near Anaconda

Hiking

Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness

Fishing

Georgetown Lake

Skiing

Ski Discovery (30 min)

Boating / Water

Georgetown Lake

Golf

Old Works Golf Course

Camping

Georgetown Lake & Pintler area

Climate

Climate in Anaconda

~80°F

Avg Summer High (July)

~12°F

Avg Winter Low (January)

~60"

Annual Snowfall

~14"

Annual Precipitation

5,315 ft

Elevation

~190

Sunny Days / Year

Climate data based on long-term averages from the National Weather Service and NOAA.

Getting Around

Getting Around Anaconda

Nearest Airport

Bert Mooney (BTM) — 25 min west in Butte

Major Highways

Interstate 90, Montana 1

Public Transit

Personal vehicle recommended

Average Commute

~12 min average

Moving Guide

Moving to Anaconda?

  1. Set up utilities

    Electric: NorthWestern Energy · Gas: NorthWestern Energy · Water: Anaconda-Deer Lodge

  2. Update driver's license — Montana DMV

    https://doj.mt.gov/driving/
  3. Update address with USPS

    https://moversguide.usps.com
  4. Set up internet service

    Spectrum, CenturyLink

  5. Find local healthcare providers

    Community Hospital of Anaconda

  6. Research school enrollment

    Contact the local school district for registration & records

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