Missoula, MT

Surrounded by more than 60,000 acres of wilderness, Missoula has repeatedly ranked on our Best Places to Live list, offering residents a true western experience with a dose of culture and high quality of life. Known for it’s blue-ribbon trout fishing, Missoula is quickly gaining notice for its growing collection of beer breweries and unique restaurants. Both visitors and residents enjoy performances by the city’s symphony, University of Montana sports, an annual film festival and many great events.

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Affordable Places To Live In Missoula

Median Household Income

^$46,948

Median Home Value

^$272,886

Housing Affordability Index

84

Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)

17.10^%

Education & Career Opportunities In Missoula

Unemployment Rate

5.40^%

Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher

49.40^%

Percent of Population in the Workforce

69.60^%

Food Scene in Missoula

43.00^%

Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months

Restaurants per Capita

38.00

Percent of Adults who Dined Out

53.90^%

Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out

^$916.00

Love Where You Live In Missoula

Volunteerism Rate

20.20^%

Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization

Voting

54.40^%

Of Adults Voted in Last Election

Local Participation

7.80^%

Adults Served on a Local Committee

Diversity Index

24.20

Health in Missoula

91.00^%

Of Population Has Health Insurance

14.30^%

Of Population Jogged in the Past Year

Hospitals per Capita

0.27

23.90^%

Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

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Where to Live Now In Missoula

Average Mortgage Amount

^$639.94

Median Rent

^$714

42.30^%

Of Homes Owned

57.70^%

Of Homes Rented

Experiences & Adventures In Missoula

9.70^%

Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year

12.50^%

Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year

12.10^%

Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year

19.30^%

Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year