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Missoula, Montana · ZIP 59801

Missoula — ZIP 59801

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Missoula (59801) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Missoula. 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 $509K.

45OUT OF 100

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100
Avg math proficiency43%
Avg reading proficiency57%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$509K
Median rent$1,513/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

$509K

Median Rent

$1,513/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,123

Violent Crime

580

Property Crime

2,543

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Missoula 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
Paxson SchoolPK–05415
62%
62%
Lewis & Clark SchoolPK–05429
54%
62%
Russell SchoolPK–05375
52%
57%
Washington Middle School06–08669
41%
58%
Sentinel High School09–121,365
32%
55%
Hellgate High School09–121,262
31%
55%
Franklin SchoolPK–05274
27%
47%

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

31,127

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

43%

Median Age

32.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 59801 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 59801 has a school score of 67/100. 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 59801 is approximately $509K. 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 59801 in Missoula has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. 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.