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Columbia Falls, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
5,531
Population
2,426/sq mi density
$65,313
Median Income
$31,286 per capita
$346,700
Home Value
$584,580 Zillow
$1,003
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
193
Violent Crime/100K
1,212 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,313 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$346,700 home value, $1,003/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$346,700
23% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,003/mo
14% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.4%
2% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,324
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$346,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$584,580
Median Sale Price
$439,500
Median List Price
$465,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
64.4%
Owner-Occupied
35.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$988/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,076/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,336/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,789/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,113/mo
Census median rent:
$1,003/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
143 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
6.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$332
Active Inventory
16
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
64.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $346,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $584,580 |
| Median Sale Price | $439,500 |
| Median List Price | $465,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $332 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,003 |
| FMR Studio | $988 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,076 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,336 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,789 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,113 |
Market
| Days on Market | 143 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 6.3% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 16 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $332 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 64.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,324 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 31.2% |