Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Missoula

Affordability in Missoula

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Missoula is $1,189 per month and the median household income is $70,392 per year. More than half of Missoula residents rent their homes -- 53% -- making access to affordable and income-based housing an important resource in this city.

• HUD-assisted properties in Missoula: 14 buildings with 939 total units

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Missoula Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 602 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Getting Around Missoula

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Missoula scores 72 (Very Walkable), 40 for Transit (Some Transit), and 98 for Biking. These scores reflect conditions near the city's income-based and HUD-assisted housing, not Missoula as a whole.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 26 public schools across 5 districts serve Missoula, including 14 elementary, 8 middle, and 4 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Renting in Missoula

The median household income in Missoula is $70,392 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate (as of 2024). The citywide median rent is $1,189 per month across all rentals, per the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Missoula can offer significant savings for eligible renters, as rents in HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically capped based on local income limits rather than market rates.

• Citywide median rent: $1,189/month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Median household income: $70,392/year (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Share of renter households: 53% (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Affordable housing units tracked: 939 across 14 properties

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 14 assisted properties in Missoula have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a low level of flood exposure for renters considering these properties.