East Missoula, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Granite County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,072 Population 1,712/sq mi density
$65,541 Median Income $35,687 per capita
$323,900 Home Value $554,389 Zillow
$1,039 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$65,541 median income, 8.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$323,900 home value, $1,039/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.5% bachelor's degree or higher

East Missoula, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,541
13% below
$35,687 per capita
Home Value
$323,900
15% above
Zillow: $554,389
Median Rent
$1,039/mo
11% below
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
2% above
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
12% below
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How East Missoula Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Missoula's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
115%
Rent
89%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
102%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Missoula a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Missoula residents earn a median household income of $65,541 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,687. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 192 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Missoula is $323,900 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $554,389. Median rent is $1,039/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

34.5% of adults in East Missoula hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Missoula has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,072
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,712/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,541
Per Capita$35,687
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$166M
Avg Weekly Wage$851

Housing

B+
Home Value$323,900
Rent$1,039
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$554,389
Housing Units1,027
Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity28.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,208/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain17.4 in/yr
Elevation3,636 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in East Missoula was built in 1975.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Missoula Montana (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.