Apartments for rent in Whitefish, MT

Whitefish is a small town in Montana with a population of slightly more than 7,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (18%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults appear in smaller numbers. The majority of Whitefish residents own their homes, and 38% of residents rent. The average rent for Whitefish is $133/month more than the state average.

Many Whitefish residents work in one of two industries: entertainment and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 24% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in management, which ranks as the top field in the town. Whitefish workers bring in an average annual income of just over $71,000, about $9,000 more than their peers elsewhere in the state. However, Whitefish's average income is fairly average compared to the national level ($73,345). Whitefish has a relatively large percentage of residents over the age of 25 with advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 9% possess a Master's or a Doctoral degree. In addition, 26% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.

Whitefish has an average commute time of about 19 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common way to get to work, selected by 45% of residents, while public transportation is not used widely. A small percentage of residents (5%) walk to work, though the number far surpasses the national average.