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Kalispell, MT

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Montana town offers panoramic, jaw-dropping views and endless outdoor adventure

Adventures Hiking Mountains Peaceful Wooded

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Kalispell, MT is $1,150 for a studio, $1,333 for one bedroom, $1,526 for two bedrooms, and $1,965 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kalispell has increased by 3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,333/month
610 Sq Ft
House
$2,123/month
1,185 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,608/month
557 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Kalispell, MT is 4.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Kalispell is 14.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,150 - $1,965. You can expect to pay 3.9% more for groceries, 10.5% less for utilities, and 15.3% less for transportation.

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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Russell School

Public

Grades PK-5

233 Students

9
out of 10

Creston School

Public

Grades PK-6

121 Students

9
out of 10

Edgerton School

Public

Grades PK-5

495 Students

6
out of 10

West Valley School

Public

Grades PK-4

424 Students

6
out of 10

West Valley Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

338 Students

6
out of 10

Kalispell Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,045 Students

7
out of 10

West Valley Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

338 Students

6
out of 10

Evergreen 7-8

Public

Grades 5-8

291 Students

6
out of 10

Smith Valley 7-8

Public

Grades 7-8

56 Students

6
out of 10

Fair-Mont-Egan 7-8

Public

Grades 6-8

46 Students

6
out of 10

Glacier High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,475 Students

5
out of 10

Flathead High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,626 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lone Pine State Park
  • Creston National Fish Hatchery

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 2025.