Apartments for rent in Great Falls, MT

The town of Great Falls, Montana is home to just over 58,000 residents. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (18%) here than nationally (14%). With an average age of just under 40, the city's population skews younger than most cities in Montana. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 37% of residents rent. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $717 per month, which is $101 a month less than the state average.

Averaging about 16 minutes, Great Falls's commute time outperforms the state average of about 18 minutes. Many residents (44%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit isn't widely used. Not many commuters (2%) walk to work, though the number is higher than the national average.

There are three primary industries in Great Falls: healthcare, retail, and entertainment. Combined, these industries account for 22% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 8% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Great Falls workers earn an average annual income of around $59K, about the same as those elsewhere in the state. However, Great Falls compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average, Great Falls has a relatively high number of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or GED (21%). In addition, 19% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.