A WALK AROUND TOWN
Whitefish Montana Downtown Walk | USA
A recorded city visit shared by Walking Beaver. This is not a live camera or current conditions report.
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Relocation guide
Moving to Whitefish
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
8,422
Median age 43.4
Median household income
$71,110
Median rent
$1,313/mo
Median home value
$648,200
Schools
4
2 districts
Summer high / winter low
81° / 16°
Pros
- Property taxes are low: about 0.55% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- No general sales tax in Montana.
- Mild weather in July, August, September, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 39 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 114% more than the US median ($648,200).
- Cold winters: January lows average 16°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
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Where in Whitefish?
Whitefish spans 1 zip code. Median home values range from $654,800 to $654,800 by zip.
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Loula's Cafe | Whitefish, MT
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Is Whitefish a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Property taxes are low: about 0.55% of home value a year (US 0.98%). No general sales tax in Montana. On the other hand: Homes cost 114% more than the US median ($648,200). Cold winters: January lows average 16°F.
How much do I need to earn to live in Whitefish?
The median household earns $71,110. Rent at the median ($1,313/month) is about 22% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $52,520 a year.
How many schools are in Whitefish?
4 public and private schools across 2 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Whitefish?
Highs average 81°F in July and lows 16°F in January. The most comfortable months are July, August, September.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.