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Hamilton, MT

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Experience metropolitan amenities in a mountain oasis

Scenic Historic Close-Knit Affordable Active Mountain Views Rural Suburban Quaint Riverside

Located in the heart of the Bitterroot Valley, along U.S. 93 and the Bitterroot River, Hamilton is the county seat of Ravalli County. Founded by copper king Marcus Daly in the late 19th century, Hamilton is the central trade area for Bitterroot Valley’s hundreds of small farms, ranches, and orchards. Live music, local theater, and downtown offerings define Hamilton as the valley’s emerging artistic hub as well.

Home to a bustling community with a strong sense of pride, Hamilton hosts numerous community events such as the Ravalli County Fair, Bitterroot Microbrew Festival, and Daly Days. Options for outdoor recreation abound in Hamilton’s surrounding mountains and woods while tasty eateries, brewing companies, and cafes serve as cozy gathering places in Downtown Hamilton.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hamilton, MT is $851 for two bedrooms, and $1,785 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hamilton has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

67

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Daly School

Public

Grades K-4

552 Students

4
out of 10

Hamilton Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

480 Students

3
out of 10

Washington School

Public

Grades PK-K

76 Students

Rating Unavailable

Grantsdale School

Public

Grades 2-5

Rating Unavailable

Hamilton Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

480 Students

3
out of 10

Hamilton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

558 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bitterroot National Forest

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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 2025.