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Missoula, MT

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Missoula.

Population: 78,485 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Missoula, MT is $593,072 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $590,475 after a median 61 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,755/month. 23 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$593,072

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$593,072
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.5%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
10-year appreciation
+109.3%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$595,282
House Price Index (state)
753.3 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$590,475
Median list price
$620,350
Median price per sqft
$332
1-year sale-price change
-11.1%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
66
For-sale inventory
372
Active listings
87
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
96

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,755/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,177/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,433/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,690/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,340/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,825/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
23
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
7
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Missoula H S, Missoula Elem, DeSmet Elem
Schools include
Hellgate High School, Sentinel High School, Franklin School, Lewis & Clark School, Paxson School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, coldWave, iceStorm, earthquake, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · avalanche: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Milltown Reservoir Sediments (3.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.6°F
Average high
56.4°F
Average low
34.4°F
Annual precipitation
16.2 in
Annual snowfall
46.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
298
Days with Moderate air quality
67
Highest AQI recorded (year)
98

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,854
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,383
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,514

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ST. PATRICK HOSPITAL, COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, GRANITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.6 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+181 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
27.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,368
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
61.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
55,899
Average weekly wage
$1,189
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
886

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MissoulaState medianUS median
Median home value$593,072$426,961$288,527
Median sale price$590,475$499,000$325,000
Median days on market61 days110 days51 days
Typical rent$1,755/mo$1,569/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,368$1,830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Missoula, MT?
$593,072.
What is the median sale price in Missoula, MT?
$590,475.
How long do homes take to sell in Missoula, MT?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in Missoula, MT?
Typical rent: $1,755/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Missoula, MT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, coldWave, iceStorm, earthquake, landslide.
Is Missoula, MT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Missoula, MT?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Missoula, MT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Missoula, MT?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Milltown Reservoir Sediments, 3.6 mi.
How many schools serve Missoula, MT?
23 schools (12 elementary, 7 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Missoula, MT walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Missoula, MT?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Missoula, MT?
Regional Price Parity: 94.6 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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