Kalispell, Montana · ZIP 59901

Kalispell — ZIP 59901

Kalispell (59901) scores 54/100 — Fair for Montana. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $562K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share19%

Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100

Avg math proficiency39%

Avg reading proficiency50%

Schools nearby22

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100

Typical home value$562K

Median rent$1,846/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$562K

Median Rent

$1,846/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,646

Violent Crime

355

Property Crime

1,291

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Flathead County, Montana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Creston School	PK–06	83	62%	52%
Edgerton School	PK–05	509	61%	59%
West Valley School	PK–04	434	57%	57%
Lillian Peterson School	PK–05	344	52%	67%
Russell School	PK–05	223	47%	57%
Fair-Mont-Egan School	PK–05	115	45%	55%
Cayuse Prairie 7-8	07–08	57	45%	55%
Jeannette Rankin Elementary Sc	PK–05	415	43%	49%
West Valley Middle School	05–08	372	43%	62%
East Evergreen School	PK–04	360	42%	42%
Kalispell Middle School	06–08	1,049	41%	58%
Cornelius Hedges School	PK–05	320	37%	47%
Cayuse Prairie School	PK–06	254	37%	47%
Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School	06–08	41	35%	55%
Helena Flats 7-8	07–08	40	35%	35%
Glacier High School	09–12	1,402	29%	47%
Evergreen Junior High	05–08	285	27%	43%
Helena Flats School	PK–06	253	27%	37%
Elrod School	PK–05	237	27%	42%
Smith Valley Primary Schl	PK–06	148	27%	37%
Flathead High School	09–12	1,541	23%	51%
Smith Valley 7-8	07–08	42	15%	45%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

61,710

Median Income

$73K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

39.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 59901 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 59901 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 59901 is approximately $562K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 59901 in Kalispell has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.