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Polson, MT Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Brielle Stewart

Biggest downsides of living in Polson?

First post here. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Polson sits at 512.3 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Does this match your experience?

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Brielle Stewart

Honest thoughts on life in Polson

There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What are your go-to spots? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Bryan C.

What surprised you most about Polson?

Curious what people think. I've been here for 17 years and Rent is about $921/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 5,334 people. Median household income is $51,463, which feels on the lower side for the area. With a population of 5,334, Polson is a small town. Crime rate is ...

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Jessica F.

Rent vs buy in Polson -what makes sense?

Poverty rate is 14.9%, which is around average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Would love some local perspective. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most fa...

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