Missoula, MT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Missoula, Montana Summary
Life in Missoula research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Missoula over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Missoula:
The population in Missoula is 73,300.
The median home value in Missoula is $324,700.
The median income in Missoula is $54,423.
The cost of living in Missoula is 104 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Missoula is $971.
The unemployment rate in Missoula is 4.8%.
The poverty rate in Missoula is 16.0%.
Table Of Contents
Missoula SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
6
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
9.5
Commute
9.5
Missoula, MT Crime Report
3,163
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,178.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
79.76%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Missoula / 100k People |
Montana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,163 | 4,178.1 | 2,590.7 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 480 | 634.0 | 469.8 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 2.6 | 5.0 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 31 | 40.9 | 25.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 385 | 508.6 | 383.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 2,683 | 3,544.0 | 2,120.8 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 259 | 342.1 | 270.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 2,260 | 2,985.3 | 1,603.0 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 164 | 216.6 | 247.6 | 282.7 |
Missoula, MT Cost Of Living
104
Missoula's Overall Cost Of Living
Missoula's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Missoula | Montana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 103 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 114 | 107 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 111 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 89 | 100 | |
Missoula, MT Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Missoulian | GFDL
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Source: Wikipedia User Mfield, Matthew Field, ht | GFDL
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Rankings for Missoula in Montana
Map Of Missoula, MT
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Population over time in Missoula
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 74,994 | 4.0% |
| 2020 | 72,125 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 70,847 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 70,117 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 69,190 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 68,377 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 67,710 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 66,982 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 66,158 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 65,383 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Missoula
| Race | Missoula | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.7% | 85.1% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 0.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.9% | 5.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 4.1% | 18.4% |
Gender in Missoula
| Gender | Missoula | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 49.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Missoula for adults over 25
| Education | Missoula | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Missoula, Montana
| Income | Missoula | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.0% | 5.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.5% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.5% | 8.8% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.8% | 10.1% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 19.1% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.7% | 14.9% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.3% | 6.0% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.7% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
