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Polson, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,334
Population
1,188/sq mi density
$51,463
Median Income
$30,142 per capita
$321,000
Home Value
$542,977 Zillow
$921
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
512
Violent Crime/100K
3,882 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,463 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$321,000 home value, $921/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
512 violent crimes/100K (35% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$321,000
14% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$921/mo
21% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
52.6%
20% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,679
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$321,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$542,977
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
52.6%
Owner-Occupied
47.4%
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:
$921/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
52.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $321,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $542,977 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $921 |
| FMR Studio | $988 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,076 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,336 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,789 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,113 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 52.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,679 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |