Living in Missoula
Missoula is a large place in Montana, United States, home to 71,022 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 21%, #3,468 of 16,523), people who put healthcare first (top 56%, #5,232 of 9,474), low-income families (top 57%, #4,500 of 8,006).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Missoula
- The landscape belongs to the Rocky Mountains.
- The Clark Fork runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 31 min and sets around 0:50; in late June it sets around 5:34.
How Missoula ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Montana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 44 | #7,326 of 11,898 | #25 of 29 | Map |
| Low-income household | 30 | #6,993 of 9,771 | #22 of 36 | Map |
| Low-income family | 43 | #4,500 of 8,006 | #14 of 18 | Map |
| Single parent | 46 | #3,701 of 6,237 | #11 of 13 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 46 | #8,689 of 9,474 | #19 of 22 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 50 | #7,051 of 9,474 | #18 of 22 | Map |
| Early retiree | 50 | #8,765 of 10,762 | #29 of 43 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 48 | #6,734 of 7,271 | #14 of 23 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 22 | #7,496 of 8,006 | #11 of 18 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #7,440 of 12,111 | #35 of 53 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 53 | #4,110 of 7,271 | #3 of 23 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #5,232 of 9,474 | #8 of 22 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 30 | #15,151 of 18,063 | #110 of 112 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 40 | #3,468 of 16,523 | #45 of 88 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 22 | #15,517 of 18,063 | #110 of 112 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 57 | #6,146 of 16,523 | #5 of 88 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 56 | #5,418 of 21,167 | #3 of 148 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #7,959 of 12,111 | #33 of 53 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 42 | #7,302 of 12,111 | #7 of 53 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Orchard Homes 4 km
- Anaconda 115 km
- Butte (Montana) 148 km
- Helena Valley West Central 149 km
- Kalispell 149 km
- Evergreen (Montana) 152 km
- Helena (Montana) 152 km
- Helena Valley Southeast 160 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.