Here's what it costs to live in Missoula, Montana, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,189 per month, while the typical home is valued around $473,100. Households earn a median of $70,392 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$70,392
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,189
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$473,100
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,143
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,400
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,655
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,302
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
76,514
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.7 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
6
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,097
Per month
Avg Home Value
$398,100
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 59801 | — | $1,024 | $354,900 |
| ZIP 59802 | — | $1,020 | $368,900 |
| ZIP 59803 | — | $1,158 | $450,500 |
| ZIP 59804 | — | $1,118 | $441,300 |
| ZIP 59808 | — | $1,167 | $374,900 |
| ZIP 59812 | — | — | — |
January Avg
25°F
July Avg
69°F
Sunny Days / Year
283
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.8
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.9%
The cost of living index for Missoula is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Missoula is $1,189 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Missoula is $70,392 per year.
The median home value in Missoula is $473,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Missoula is not yet available.
Tax data for Montana is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
