Whitefish, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
8,422 Population 1,149/sq mi density
$71,110 Median Income $52,425 per capita
$648,200 Home Value $871,592 Zillow
$1,313 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
135 Violent Crime/100K 1,109 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,110 median income, 2.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$648,200 home value, $1,313/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Whitefish, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,110
5% below
$52,425 per capita
Home Value
$648,200
130% above
Zillow: $871,592
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
13% above
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
65% below
1,109/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.5%
68% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
9% below
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Whitefish Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
230%
Rent
113%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
168%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whitefish a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whitefish residents earn a median household income of $71,110 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,425. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,994 business establishments, including 450 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whitefish is $648,200 , 130% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $871,592. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 32.5% 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 1990.

Safety & Crime

Whitefish reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,109/100K.

Education

56.5% of adults in Whitefish hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% above the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Whitefish has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,422
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,149/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,110
Per Capita$52,425
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$7,210M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122

Housing

D
Home Value$648,200
Rent$1,313
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$871,592
Housing Units4,827
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent135/100K
Property1,109/100K

Health

Obesity29.1%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,948/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain19.9 in/yr
Elevation3,034 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.5%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Whitefish was built in 1990.
22.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 450 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.