Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Kalispell
Kalispell, MT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,336
Population
31,055
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Montana town offers panoramic, jaw-dropping views and endless outdoor adventure
Adventures
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Mountains
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Kalispell is heaven for outdoor lovers. With awe-inspiring views of majestic mountains and greenery at every turn, this city is ideal for hiking, camping, birdwatching, and scenic drives. During wintertime, the town transforms into a wonderland great for sledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and cross-country skiing. Kalispell is a prime location as it is close to various state and national parks. Visit Glacier National Park, a bucket list destination for many adventurers with more than 700 miles of trails, hidden lakes, cliffs, and waterfalls.
Once you’ve completed you adventure, head downtown for a delectable bite. Carve your name into the walls at Moose’s Saloon and try a local draught at Kalispell Brewing Company. Other in-town attractions illustrate the importance of preservation in Kalispell. Take a step back in history and visit Conrad Mansion, a pre-1900 mansion with over 90 percent of the original family furnishings. Hockaday Museum of Art celebrate the artistic legacy of Montana and Glacier National Park. Living here is certainly a haven for nature enthusiasts.
Explore the City
Kalispell ski enthusiasts head up to Whitefish Mountain Resort just about a half an hour away.
Enjoy Kalispell nightlife and stay in the historic Kailspell Hotel for the full experience.
Kalispell dwellings include rows of eclectic Craftsman homes along friendly streets near shopping and schools.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$62,660
Average: $78,556
Education
8,270
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,635
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kalispell has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Kalispell, MT is $1,270 for a studio, $1,336 for one bedroom, $1,540 for two bedrooms, and $1,987 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kalispell has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,336/month
593 Sq Ft
House
$2,588/month
1,580 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,275/month
1,237 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Kalispell, MT is 3.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Kalispell is 14.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,292 - $1,987. You can expect to pay 3.5% more for groceries, 9.5% less for utilities, and 9.4% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kalispell, MT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
233 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
121 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
495 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
424 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
337 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,045 Students
Public
Grades K-8
291 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
56 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
46 Students
Public
Grades K-8
338 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,475 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,626 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lone Pine State Park
- Creston National Fish Hatchery
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Glacier Park International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.