Coram, Montana Short-Term Rental Market
Coram, MT STRs averaged $227/night at 34.6% occupancy in April 2026, with July peaks reaching $333/night at 77.0% occupancy.
Quick Answer: Coram, Montana is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Flathead Valley/Glacier Natl Park market area is 73%. average monthly revenue in the Flathead Valley/Glacier Natl Park market area is $6,127. average daily rate in the Flathead Valley/Glacier Natl Park market area is $380. the top operator in the Flathead Valley/Glacier Natl Park market area is Stay Montana with 165 listings. market score is 50/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Flathead Valley/Glacier Natl Park regional market, which includes Coram. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Coram.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Coram is a small unincorporated community in Flathead County, Montana, approximately 6 to 7 miles from the West Entrance of Glacier National Park. With a permanent population of 572, the area functions almost entirely as a gateway lodging market. The STR inventory of roughly 5,637 to 5,644 listings is large relative to the resident base, reflecting the intense seasonal tourist demand tied to Glacier National Park’s 3.2 million recreation visits in 2024.
As of April 2026, the market posted an average daily rate of $227 and occupancy of 34.6%, producing a RevPAR of $79. April sits in the pre-season window before Glacier fully opens, so these figures represent a cyclical trough. Year-over-year, occupancy was up 5.2% and ADR up 7.0%, though April revenue declined 4.6% year-over-year, indicating that higher rates did not fully offset the occupancy gap from the prior April.
The listing mix is overwhelmingly entire-place accommodations, with 5,451 entire-place listings out of roughly 5,644 total (96.6%). Private rooms account for 192 listings and shared rooms just 1. By bedroom count, 1BR units lead at 2,106, followed by 2BR (1,455), 3BR (1,120), 4BR (603), and 5BR (353). Channel distribution shows 3,073 listings on both Airbnb and VRBO, 1,879 on Airbnb only, and 692 on VRBO only. The revenue growth market score of 80.7 out of 100 is the standout metric for this market, reflecting a consistent upward ADR trajectory.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 39% |
| Feb | 52% |
| Mar | 44% |
| Apr | 34% |
| May | 52% |
| Jun | 68% |
| Jul | 77% |
| Aug | 68% |
| Sep | 54% |
| Oct | 33% |
| Nov | 33% |
| Dec | 51% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Flathead Valley/Glacier Natl Park market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Flathead Valley/Glacier Natl Park market as a whole, which includes Coram, so these counts are not Coram-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stay Montana | 165 | 2,400 | ★ 4.73 |
| 2 | Evolve | 131 | 6,513 | ★ 4.82 |
| 3 | Vacasa | 122 | 5,100 | ★ 4.57 |
| 4 | Whitefish Mountain Resort Lodging | 118 | 1,034 | ★ 4.65 |
| 5 | Natural Retreats | 108 | 3,953 | ★ 4.82 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Coram?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 33.3% |
| vrbo | 12.3% |
| both | 54.4% |
Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Coram is unincorporated and has no city STR ordinance. Rules derive from Flathead County and Montana state requirements. Because Coram falls within the Glacier canyon corridor, it is governed by the Canyon Area Land Use Regulations (CALURS). Under CALURS, a short-term rental (a dwelling rented for fewer than 30 days) is an exempt use in the Upper Canyon but requires a Minor Land Use Review in the Middle Canyon. This administrative review takes approximately 30 days with no public hearing or neighbor notification requirement.
Parcels under conventional county zoning may instead require an administrative conditional use permit in residential or agricultural zones (approximately 6 weeks with certified-mail notice to neighbors within 150 feet) or are outright permitted in certain commercial and recreational zones. Truly unzoned parcels require no Planning and Zoning permit.
Regardless of land-use path, all operators must obtain a state Public Accommodation License through the Flathead City-County Health Department. Montana levies a combined 8% statewide lodging tax (4% Lodging Facility Use Tax plus 4% Lodging Sales Tax) on stays under 30 days. Coram is not a resort-tax community, so no additional local lodging tax applies. There is no annual night cap, no owner-occupancy requirement, and no primary-residence requirement. Enforcement is rated moderate.
Note: Montana’s 2025 legislature increased property tax classification rates for short-term rentals, treating them more like commercial property. This raises carrying costs statewide but does not change the permitting process in Coram.
Market Comparison
The U.S. STR market broadly averages around 55% occupancy and roughly $220 in ADR. Coram’s April 2026 occupancy of 34.6% is below the national figure, but April is a pre-season trough for a Glacier gateway market. July occupancy of 77.0% and a full-year 2025 average ADR of $322 both exceed national norms. The market’s ADR trajectory — from $204 in 2017 to $322 in 2025, a 58% increase over eight years — is a strong signal of pricing power tied to Glacier’s growing visitation.
The local operator landscape is competitive. Stay Montana leads with 165 listings and 2,400 reviews at a 4.73 rating. Evolve (131 listings, 6,513 reviews, 4.82 rating) and Vacasa (122 listings, 5,100 reviews, 4.57 rating) rank second and third. Whitefish Mountain Resort Lodging (118 listings, 4.65 rating) specializes in ski-adjacent inventory, while Natural Retreats (108 listings, 4.82 rating) operates premium nature-focused properties. The top 5 operators collectively manage approximately 644 listings, roughly 11% of total inventory, leaving the large majority of units independently operated. The revenue growth score of 80.7 is the highest scoring dimension for this market, indicating favorable momentum relative to other STR markets.
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