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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Anna Foster

Co-working spaces in Missoula?

I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $427,400, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 75,600 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for Missoula? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene...

2 replies 8 upvotes jobs
Everly Collins

Quick question about Missoula

First post here. We have two kids and Rent is about $1,120/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective.

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Hannah G.

Working remotely from Missoula

Longtime lurker here, Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,120/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you do? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families ...

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John Nelson

Career opportunities in Missoula, MT

Random thought, The city has invested a lot in new development. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Vivian Ross

Planning a move to Missoula -neighborhoods?

Longtime lurker here, Just moved here 2 months ago and Average temperature is around 45--F, so expect cold winters. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes som...

1 replies 11 upvotes moving
Scarlett Williams

Honest thoughts on life in Missoula

Hi all, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 75,600, Missoula is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's no...

2 replies 5 upvotes living
Scarlett Williams

First time home buyer in Missoula

Hi all, It's a a smaller city city with about 75,600 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local perspective. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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James James

Honest thoughts on life in Missoula

Average temperature is around 45--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $427,400 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be ro...

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Waylon Jackson

Best neighborhoods in Missoula

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I relocated for work and Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Isaiah Green

Best companies to work for in Missoula?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,120/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots? Thanks in advance! The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Joseph Wood

Is Missoula getting better or worse?

Hey folks, Median household income is $65,329, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,120 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Missoula sits at 411.0 per 100K. Homes are going for about $427,400 on average. Average temperature is around 45--F, so expec...

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Zoe

Things that make Missoula unique

So, Rent is about $1,120/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 75,600 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here? The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work ho...

2 replies 2 upvotes best-worst
Andrew T.

Couple moving to Missoula from out of state

Curious what people think. I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,120 for rent here. Rent is about $1,120/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots?

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Skylar T.

Most overrated things about Missoula

So, I'm single, late 40s, and Rent is about $1,120/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Xavier M.

Life in Missoula as a young professional

The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,120 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Missoula sits at 411.0 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Missoula? The s...

1 replies 20 upvotes living
Scarlett Williams

Best kept secrets of Missoula, MT

I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 45--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 75,600 people. Median household income is $65,329, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average a...

2 replies 22 upvotes best-worst
Isaiah Green

Best kept secrets of Missoula, MT

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Household incomes average around $65,329 in Missoula. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up....

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Scarlett Williams

Healthcare options in Missoula?

Random thought, What do you all think? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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James James

Worst things about Missoula nobody talks about

First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -Missoula sits at 411.0 per 100K. Median household income is $65,329, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surf...

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Ava

Best restaurants in Missoula?

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 4 months ago and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Missoula sits at 411.0 per 100K. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $65,329 in Missoula. It's not perfect, but...

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Zoe

Living in Missoula -the reality

First post here. I've been here for 10 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Missoula sits at 411.0 per 100K. Household incomes average around $65,329 in Missoula. Homes are going for about $427,400 on average. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than...

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Waylon Jackson

Most overrated things about Missoula

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and Homes are going for about $427,400 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Zoe

Working remotely from Missoula

Household incomes average around $65,329 in Missoula. It's a a smaller city city with about 75,600 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Anyone in a similar situation? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks...

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Hannah G.

Best industries in Missoula right now

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a ve...

2 replies 16 upvotes jobs
James James

Healthcare options in Missoula?

Curious what people think. I've been here for 1 years and With a population of 75,600, Missoula is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What are your go-to spots? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Joseph Wood

Worst things about Missoula nobody talks about

Alright, I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 45--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,120 for rent here. With a population of 75,600, Missoula is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot ...

3 replies 10 upvotes best-worst
Vivian Ross

Best neighborhoods in Missoula

Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 6.1%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I wrong here? Thanks for reading. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I...

1 replies 19 upvotes best-worst
Anna Mitchell

Remote worker thinking about Missoula

Hey everyone, Average temperature is around 45--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $427,400 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I overthinking this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoa...

4 replies 11 upvotes moving
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