Missoula, Montana

Montana community balancing growth and livability

West Missoula, MT Metro

WhereAtHome Score

64.4

D

out of 100

Overview

Missoula is a Montana city with a population of approximately 77,757, part of the Missoula, MT metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $574,064. Median household income is $59,783.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 77,757 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $574,064 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $59,783 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 15.7 minutes
  • Part of the Missoula, MT metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

77,757

Source: Census ACS

$574,064

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$59,783

Source: Census ACS

15.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

45

Source: Walk Score

114 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Missoula County (county-level results)

59%
38%
Democrat 42,903
Republican 27,306
Leans D+21.4

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 35.8/100

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

Income vs Housing 28.7/100

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

Commute Time 85.7/100

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

Crime 20/100

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

Walkability 45/100

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

Purchasing Power 41.5/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 64.4

Location

Missoula, MT (46.8563, -114.0252)
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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.