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Montana state guide
Compare large Montana cities by 2025 Census population, young-grad fit, BLS state unemployment, schooling access, cost pressure, commute, and safety-check notes. The current Montana subset includes 10 Northeast city pages with a combined 2025 population estimate of 453,796.
State signal
Kalispell, Montana has the strongest verified population-growth signal in this Montana subset at +27.02% since the 2020 estimates base. For recent grads, also compare fit score, BLS state unemployment, schooling access, cost pressure, safety checks, and commute mode before signing a lease.
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| City | Catalog | Grad fit | Median rent | Median income | 2025 population | City unemployment | Growth | Jobs | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, Montana | State starter | 71/100 | $1,138 | $73,712 | 121,239 | 3.5% | +3.49% | competitive | rent watch |
| Missoula, Montana | Montana coverage | 78/100 | $1,189 | $70,392 | 78,903 | 3.8% | +6.35% | competitive | rent watch |
| Great Falls, Montana | Montana coverage | 65/100 | $900 | $63,373 | 60,208 | 3.7% | -0.45% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Bozeman, Montana | Montana coverage | 77/100 | $1,717 | $85,747 | 58,814 | 3.0% | +9.74% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Butte-Silver Bow (balance), Montana | Montana coverage | 72/100 | $856 | $61,857 | 35,469 | 4.0% | +2.82% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Helena, Montana | Montana coverage | 82/100 | $1,092 | $71,036 | 35,138 | 2.9% | +9.44% | competitive | rent watch |
| Kalispell, Montana | Montana coverage | 79/100 | $1,078 | $63,415 | 31,851 | 2.6% | +27.02% | competitive | rent watch |
| Belgrade, Montana | Montana coverage | 75/100 | $1,877 | $97,328 | 13,107 | 3.0% | +25.17% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, Montana | Montana coverage | 70/100 | $696 | $57,527 | 9,709 | 3.4% | +2.99% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Whitefish, Montana | Montana coverage | 81/100 | $1,354 | $73,811 | 9,358 | 2.4% | +20.22% | competitive | rent watch |