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Polson, MT

Polson, MT.

Population: 11,897 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$580,098
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.5%
5-year appreciation
+29.6%
10-year appreciation
+120.8%
All-time peak (2024-11)
$581,226
House Price Index
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
28

Rents

Typical rent
$1,584/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
avalanche, winterWeather, coldWave, earthquake, iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.1 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
13
Days with Good air quality
101
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1

Amenities

Nearest airport
Polson Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+294 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Median annual property tax
$2,581
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
67.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,622
Average weekly wage
$837
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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 →

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