Great Falls, Montana

Montana community balancing growth and livability

West Great Falls, MT Metro

WhereAtHome Score

69.8

D+

out of 100

Overview

Great Falls is a Montana city with a population of approximately 60,422, part of the Great Falls, MT metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $341,793. Median household income is $58,272.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 60,422 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $341,793 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $58,272 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 15.1 minutes
  • Part of the Great Falls, MT metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

60,422

Source: Census ACS

$341,793

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$58,272

Source: Census ACS

15.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

44

Source: Walk Score

100 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Cascade County (county-level results)

37%
60%
Democrat 14,021
Republican 22,419
Leans R+22.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 60.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 47/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 87.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 44/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 69.8

Location

Great Falls, MT (47.5098, -111.2734)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.