Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Amazing Crepes
Coffee Shop
Montana Coffee Traders
Coffee Shop
Cowgirl Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cowgirl Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
Mudman Gallery
Art Gallery
Going to the Sun
Art Gallery
Whitefish Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Frame Of Reference
Art Gallery
Dick Idol Signature Gallery
Art Gallery
O'Shaughnessy Center
Theatre Arts
The Bruck Bus-Truck
Attraction
Stumptown Historical Society Museum
Museum
Pin & Cue
Bowling Alley
Mountain Cinema
Cinema
Food and Drink (14) D-
Red Room Basement Bar
Bar
Palace Bar
Bar
Bulldog Bar
Bar
Remington Casino
Bar
Copperleaf Chocolat
Sweets
Bulldog Saloon
Bar
Great Northern Bar & Grill
Bar
Spotted Bear Spirits
Alcohol
Sweet Peaks
Sweets
VFW
Bar
Montana Tap House
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Tiki Bar
Bar
Fitness (2) C-
Shanti Yoga Studio
Gym
The Wave
Gym
Groceries (7) A+
Third Street Market
Grocery Store
Central Ave Bakery
Bakery
Fleur Bake Shop
Bakery
Markus Foods
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Alpine Village Market
Grocery Store
Super 1 Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (19) A+
Depot Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Kate Patterson Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Baker Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Kay Beller Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
River Trail Park
Park
Soroptimist Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Whitefish City Beach
Park
Mountain Trails Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Armory Park
Park
Grouse Mountain Park
Park
Crestwood Park
Park
Whitefish Lake Access
Park
Whitefish Lake State park
Park
Whitefish Lake State Park
Park
Smith Fields Sports Complex
Park
Les Mason State Park
Park
Shops (37) A+
Mum’s
Florist
The Village Shop
Fashion
Under One Roof
Furniture
Big Sky Antiques
Furniture
McGough and Company
Fashion
Fifty Seven Boutique
Clothing
Whitefish Quilts and Gifts
Gift Shop
Northwind Shirt Co.
Clothing
Sappari
Clothing
57North Men’s Store
Clothing
Bookworks
Books
Imagination Station
Toys
Whitefish Gift and Gear
Gift Shop
S.M. Bradford Co.
Clothing
The Montana Scene
Clothing
Sage And Cedar
Clothing
Meriwether
Gift Shop
The Treasure Outpost
Gift Shop
Voyageur Booksellers
Books
Stephen Isley Jewelry
Fashion
The Purple Pomegranate
Gift Shop
ACE Nelson's Hardware
Home Improvement
Red Union Salon
Beauty
Trunk Show
Fashion
Crystal Winters
Gift Shop
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commute C

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Whitefish.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations D-
Whitefish
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Whitefish is 131/100 - which is 30% higher than Montana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C+

Whitefish crime rates are 2,144 per 100k, which is 8% lower than Montana
Property Crime
1,872 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
272 crimes per 100k B-
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employment C-

The median income in Whitefish is $51,821 - which is 7% higher than Montana.
Med. Household Income
$51,821 F
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Kahler Chiropractic Health Center
Clinic
North Valley Eye Care
Doctor
Wilson Chiropractic Clinic
Clinic
Glacier Medical Associates
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Whitefish Police Department
Police
Whitefish Fire Department
Fire Station
North Valley Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B-

Whitefish home prices are $425,000 - which is 113% higher than Montana
Home Price
$425,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
27% A+
Home Affordability
8.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A

The Whitefish graduation rate is 96% - which is 9% higher than Montana
School Test Scores
57% D+
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (4) F
Whitefish Middle 5-8
Whitefish Christian Academy
L A Muldown School
High Schools (2) B-
Whitefish High School
Whitefish Christian Academy
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ratings A+

Whitefish has an overall rating of 87% from 10 reviews.
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User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes A+
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Whitefish? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Depot Park
      Unknown Name
      Kate Patterson Playground
      Unknown Name
      Baker Park
      Riverside Park
      Kay Beller Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Mudman Gallery
      Going to the Sun
      Whitefish Performing Arts Center
      Frame Of Reference
      Dick Idol Signature Gallery
      O'Shaughnessy Center
      The Bruck Bus-Truck
      Stumptown Historical Society Museum

      Food & Drink

      Red Room Basement Bar
      Palace Bar
      Bulldog Bar
      Remington Casino
      Copperleaf Chocolat
      Bulldog Saloon
      Great Northern Bar & Grill
      Spotted Bear Spirits

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Whitefish? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Whitefish.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Whitefish? The cost of living in Whitefish is 131/100 - which is 30% higher than Montana.
      Whitefish
      131

      31% more expensive than average

      Montana
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Whitefish? Whitefish crime rates are 2,144, which are 8% lower than Montana
      Total Crime
      2,144 per 100k people

      8% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 47

      8% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      67%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Whitefish? The median income in Whitefish is $51,821 which is 7% higher than Montana.
      Median household income
      $51,8216% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $45,59753% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      38% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Whitefish a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      North Valley Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      North Valley Eye Care

      B- Housing

      What are Whitefish home prices? Whitefish home prices are $425,000 - which is 113% higher than Montana
      Median home value
      $425,000130% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0349% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Whitefish have good schools? The Whitefish graduation rate is 96% - which is 9% higher than Montana
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      18% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      14% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Whitefish a good place to live? Whitefish has an overall rating of 87% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      10 total surveys

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