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Missoula, MT — ZIP 59801

Population: 30,916 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 59801 (Missoula, MT) is $510,279 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $410,000 after a median 155.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,539/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$510,279

Median home value

-0.2%

1-year change

155.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$510,279
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+2.4%
5-year appreciation
+19.1%
10-year appreciation
+106.0%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$519,865
House Price Index (state)
724.8 (-1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$410,000
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$419
1-year sale-price change
-36.9%
Median days on market
155.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
108
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
34

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,539/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$992/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,239/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,547/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,012/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,321/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Missoula H S, Missoula Elem
Schools include
Hellgate High School, Sentinel High School, Franklin School, Lewis & Clark School, Paxson School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, coldWave, iceStorm, earthquake, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Milltown Reservoir Sediments (7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
15.9 in
Annual snowfall
37.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
156
Days with Moderate air quality
200
Highest AQI recorded (year)
134

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
138
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,148
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,532

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ST. PATRICK HOSPITAL, COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+181 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,260
Mean commute to work
12 min
Households with broadband internet
76.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
55,089
Average weekly wage
$1,074
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
380

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 59801State medianUS median
Median home value$510,279$425,267$289,727
Median sale price$410,000$499,000$325,000
Median days on market156 days110 days51 days
Typical rent$1,539/mo$1,505/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,260$1,830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 59801?
$510,279.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 59801?
$410,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 59801?
Median days on market: 155.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 59801?
Typical rent: $1,539/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 59801?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, coldWave, iceStorm, earthquake, landslide.
Is ZIP 59801 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 59801?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 59801?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 59801?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 59801?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 59801 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 59801?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 59801?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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