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Whitefish, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
Whitefish, MT
At a Glance
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)
Is Whitefish a Good Place to Live?
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 1.4% (61% 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 $840,135. 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 312 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,316/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.