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Area data

Missoula, MT — ZIP 59801

Population: 30,916 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$510,279
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+2.4%
5-year appreciation
+19.1%
10-year appreciation
+106.0%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$519,865
House Price Index
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$410,000
Median list price
$325,000
Median days on market
155.5 days
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
34

Rents

Typical rent
$1,539/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
1BR fair-market rent
$1,239/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,012/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
avalanche, coldWave, iceStorm, earthquake, landslide
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
15.9 in
Annual snowfall
37.1 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
156

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
138

Amenities

Nearest airport
Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Avg hospital rating
4.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+181 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Median annual property tax
$4,260
Mean commute to work
12 min
Households with broadband internet
76.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
55,089
Average weekly wage
$1,074
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
380

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents