At a Glance
Median Income
$65,329
$42,269 per capita
Home Value
$427,400
Zillow: $568,490
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
602/100K
3,685/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.7%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
12.2% smoking rate
How Missoula Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Missoula's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Missoula a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Missoula residents earn a median household income of $65,329 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,269. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,394 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Missoula is $427,400 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $568,490. Median rent is $1,120/month, with 29.9% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Missoula reports 602 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,685/100K. The murder rate is 2.5/100K.
Education
51.7% of adults in Missoula hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Missoula has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population75,600
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density2,158/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,329
Per Capita$42,269
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$1,926M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
C+
Home Value$427,400
Rent$1,120
Ownership47.8%
Zillow$568,490
Housing Units35,293
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent602/100K
Property3,685/100K
Murder2.5/100K
Assault442/100K
Burglary329/100K
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,195/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain14.1 in/yr
Elevation3,163 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.7%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+19.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Missoula was founded in 1866.
The median home in Missoula was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Missoula Montana (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.