Nestled amidst five mountain ranges in the Rocky Mountain West, Missoula is a progressive thriving city. Home to the University of Missoula and two large hospital systems, the city also attracts a wide variety of entrepreneurs and local business start-ups, ranging from high tech to manufacturing to arts and entertainment.

Missoula is an outdoor recreationist’s paradise with several beautiful national forests nearby for hiking and mountain biking, wild rivers for rafting and surfing, excellent fishing, bicycling and skiing – all just minutes from Downtown. Missoula also boasts a rich arts and music culture, family-friendly activities, and a multitude of special events year-round.

Downtown Missoula is the heart of the city and provides a vibrant mix of culture, shopping, dining and entertainment. Check out Downtown Missoula’s wide range of activities:

Per Capita Income	$36,010	Median value of owner-occupied housing units	$533,725
Median HH Income	$54,423	Bachelor’s degree or higher	50.3%
Sex	Male 50.% Female 50%	Marital Status	43% Married
Median Age	37	Households	32,233
Population	76,955	Mean Travel Time to Work	18 minutes

Source: Census data: ACS 2022 1-year and Missoula Organization of Realtors 2021 unless noted

2017-16 Recognition

Five Great Neighborhoods in America, Oct, 2017
Top 100 Best Places to Live: Liveability.com
25 Best Towns Ever – Outside Magazine July, 2017
Top 40 Art Vibrant Communities – NCAR April, 2017
Best Cities to Watch the Season Change – Expedia March, 2017
20 of America’s Most Overlooked Cities That Should be on Your Visit List – DK March, 2017
24 Coolest Towns in the USA – Matador Network March, 2017
2017 Best Cities for an Active Retirement – Smart Asset March, 2017
Alternative All-Inclusive Ski Area Rankings – LinkedIn February, 2017
20 Most Beautiful Public College Campuses in America – Thrillist September, 2016
Municipal Equality: 2016 All Star Cities – Human Rights Campaign September, 2016
The World’s Most Remote Resorts – MSN September, 2016
Best Places to Visit in Montana – Vacation Idea September, 2016
The Best Cities To Go Black Friday Shopping In Every State – MSN November, 2016
A 600-Mile Run Through the Mountains – Outside September, 2016
Best Coffee Shops in America – Cosmopolitan September, 2016
America’s Least Stressed Cities – Smart Asset August, 2016
Best Family Resort 2016 – Paws UP – USA Today’s 10 Best August, 2016
Best Hippie Towns in America – Thrillist August, 2016
Missoula: Good Example of bringing art to public – Access Waco – Central Texas News July, 2016
Missoula, MT: The City of Missoula Boosts Its Economy and Community with Green Goals and Initiatives – Green Spaces July, 2016
Top Biking Cities – Save Energy May, 2016
8 Charming River Towns to Visit in Montana this Spring – Only in your State May, 2016
26 Must-Race Half Marathons Around the Country – Oiselle April, 2016
Best Ice Cream Spots in the US – Food & Wine April, 2016
The 33 Definitive Marathons for Your Bucket List – Get Your Guide March, 2016
The Best Cities for an Active Retirement – SmartAsset March, 2016
America the Beautiful Series: Best Farmers Markets in the U.S. – Tripping February, 2016
Top Attractions in Missoula, MT – Attractions of America December, 2016
America’s Favorite Mountain Towns of 2016 – Travel + Leisure December, 2016
Top Fitness Friendly Cities – Smart Asset December, 2016
When the West Gets Under Your Skin – Adventure Journal November, 2016
The Magic of Missoula’s Free Cycles – The Radavist November, 2016
Urban Autumn: Beautiful Fall Foliage in Cities Around the USA – USA Today October, 2016
Top Cities for Beer Drinkers – Smart Asset January, 2016
10 Things To Do in Missoula – A Luxury Travel Blog
51 Best Beer Bars in America – CraftBeer.com 2016
Main Streets Across America – Higgins Ave – National Life Group 2016