Missoula
- Town in Montana
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Missoula
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Town in Montana
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 208 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$324,700
National
$244,900Median Rent
$971
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault508.6national 282.7
- Murder2.6national 6.1
- Rape81.9national 40.7
- Robbery40.9national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary342.1national 500.1
- Theft2,985.3national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft216.6national 284
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Working in Missoula
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$54,423
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Missoula
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Missoula Reviews
Rating 4.03 out of 5 208 reviews
I've lived in Missoula off and on now since the mid 80s, with continuous stretches of residency as long as 10-years, and quite honestly, it's no better or worse than any other place in the intermountain west, but there are a number of things people should know. The sun RARELY shines here, VERY rarely, and winters, are far-far longer than most people are will to admit or recognize. True summer, can only be found here in July and August. That's it! September brings fall, and winter typically lasts from October through May, bounded on both sides by rain and perpetually grey skies. The availability of both housing and jobs is atrocious, and the median priced home is WAY beyond the reach of most wage-earners or even many salaried professionals. Politically speaking, it's a college town, with 85-90% of the communities revenue stream coming from student loan money, so it is populated largely by young, liberal, woke, indoctrinated, unsophisticated, shallow-minded, y- and z-gener neo-Marxists.
I loved growing up in Missoula, it's a truly idyllic place. You're always close to a trail or water source and the seasons change quite elegantly. I would love to see the local politics shift toward more equitable housing and more planning on finding unhoused people places to stay warm. I think the community in the neighborhood I grew up in is very inviting and that they want to see these changes too. We just need more people to vote and voice their opinions about it!
Montana is my home. I've grown up here with both my parents, enjoying all the fun activities Missoula has to offer in terms of activities, outdoors, sports, and food! My commute to school is 7 minutes and it's so easy to have my own car to be able to explore. I currently go to Hellgate High School and I love it (with exception of the parking ).