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Whitefish, MT
Whitefish · Flathead County · MT 59937
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$613K
Median Price
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Walk Score
6.1/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
BSafety
78/100
CSchools
61/100
B+Quietness
80/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score58/100
Our Take
Whitefish offers great outdoor scenery and a quiet, family-friendly feel, but the cost of buying a home is high compared to local incomes and the area is very car‑dependent with limited walkability or nightlife. If you’re willing to pay a premium for the mountain lifestyle, it can work, but it’s not a low‑risk or low‑cost move.
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The Good
- ✓Scenic outdoor environment
- ✓High green space
- ✓Quiet community
- ✓Decent local schools
- ✓Low crime overall
Real Talk
- !Home prices (~$612k) are high relative to median income ($73k)
- !Walk score is 0 – you’ll need a car for most errands
- !Some neighbors have reported theft and unhelpful attitudes
- !Limited dining and nightlife options
- $Higher property taxes in Montana
- $Insurance for wildfire and potential flood damage
- $Maintenance costs for remote or mountainous properties
Best For
Outdoor enthusiastsFamiliesRetireesRemote workers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Whitefish, MT
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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