Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
23%
Whitefish
Whitefish, MT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,482
Population
12,494
Renter Mix
37% Rent
One of the finest resort towns in the Rockies
Resort
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Tourism
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Ski
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Mountains
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Lake
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Golf
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Whitefish is a small ski resort town in northwestern Montana on the shore of Whitefish Lake. The base area for Whitefish Mountain Resort sits on the north side of town, and ski-related tourism is a major cornerstone of the local economy. Glacier National Park is a short drive away as well, putting you in an unbeatable location to make the most of the northern Rockies. Annual celebrations like Huckleberry Days Arts Festival and Taste of Whitefish fill the city’s events calendar, ensuring that there’s always something happening around town. Houses and condos make up the majority of the local rental market, with options available to suit any taste or lifestyle.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,026
Average: $110,865
Education
6,387
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,771
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Whitefish has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Whitefish, MT is $1,044 for a studio, $1,482 for one bedroom, $1,732 for two bedrooms, and $2,027 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Whitefish has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,482/month
509 Sq Ft
House
$4,224/month
1,475 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,754/month
1,171 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Whitefish, MT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
653 Students
Public
Grades K-8
660 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
89 Students
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-8
660 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
16 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
581 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Summit Nature Center
- Whitefish Lake State Park
- Les Mason State Park
- Bar W Guest Ranch
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.