How old are the homes in West Yellowstone, MT?

Name: Age of homes in West Yellowstone, MT, 2020–2024
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37.4% (±12.3 points) of the homes in West Yellowstone, MT were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

7.3% were built before 1940.

7.3% were built in 2010 or later.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Built before 1980: 37.4% (±12.3 points)
Built before 1940: 7.3%
Built 2010 or later: 7.3%

When the homes in West Yellowstone were built

Housing units by year structure built, 2020–2024
Year built	West Yellowstone	Gallatin County	Montana	United States
2020 or later	0.0% (±3.4 points)	4.2%	2.3%	2.0%
2010 to 2019	7.3% (±5.9 points)	21.0%	11.7%	9.4%
2000 to 2009	19.4% (±6.8 points)	22.0%	14.0%	13.6%
1990 to 1999	16.3% (±9.2 points)	14.0%	12.3%	12.4%
1980 to 1989	19.6% (±9.8 points)	9.9%	10.7%	12.9%
1970 to 1979	12.5% (±6.1 points)	12.7%	16.0%	14.2%
1960 to 1969	1.5% (±1.6 points)	3.6%	7.4%	9.9%
1950 to 1959	8.3% (±7.1 points)	3.6%	8.3%	9.5%
1940 to 1949	7.8% (±5.5 points)	2.0%	4.5%	4.4%
1939 or earlier	7.3% (±5.6 points)	7.1%	12.8%	11.7%

In West Yellowstone, the share of homes built before 1980 is not measurably different from Gallatin County (29.0%).

It is not measurably different from Montana (49.0%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (49.7%).

In Gallatin County, West Yellowstone ranks 4 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.

Statewide, it ranks 141 of 167.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint

Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.

Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).

A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).

Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.

The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (24.9%) and the share built before 1980 (37.4%).

Homes built before 1980 in places near West Yellowstone

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Yellowstone
Place	Distance	Homes built before 1980	Compared with this place
West Yellowstone	—	37.4% (±12.3 points)	—
Island Park	14 mi	49.0% (±9.6 points)	Not measurably different
Warm River	39 mi	80.0% (±210.2 points)	Not measurably different
Big Sky	43 mi	15.9% (±6.1 points)	Lower
Ashton	44 mi	66.9% (±17.1 points)	Higher
Drummond	47 mi	61.6% (±160.5 points)	Not measurably different
St. Anthony	56 mi	80.2% (±13.6 points)	Higher
Ennis	56 mi	46.4% (±16.7 points)	Not measurably different
Pray	57 mi	23.7% (±13.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Big Sky, MT (15.9%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ashton, ID (66.9%), St. Anthony, ID (80.2%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes built before 1980 across Gallatin County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes built before 1980
1	Manhattan	44.9% (±15.6 points)
2	Three Forks	43.3% (±13.9 points)
3	Churchill	41.2% (±12.4 points)
4	West Yellowstone	37.4% (±12.3 points)
5	Bozeman	32.5% (±2.8 points)
6	Four Corners	21.6% (±8.4 points)
7	Belgrade	19.4% (±4.4 points)
8	Big Sky	15.9% (±6.1 points)
9	King Arthur Park	10.5% (±15.0 points)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about West Yellowstone

How old are most homes in West Yellowstone?

37.4% of homes in West Yellowstone, MT were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Do homes in West Yellowstone need a lead paint disclosure?

A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 24.9% and 37.4% of homes in West Yellowstone were built before then.

Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in West Yellowstone?

Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Yellowstone town, Montana

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DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM

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