What BestPlaces Users Say about Missoula
As the second largest city in Montana, Missoula has often been described as a charming, small town with a lively and vibrant community. It is known for its stunning natural landscapes, affordable cost of living, and thriving art and cultural scene. To further understand the living experience in Missoula, I have summarized various user reviews from BestPlaces.net, a popular platform for sharing opinions about different cities. These reviews offer personal insights and perspectives on what it's like to live in Missoula, providing a comprehensive view of the city's positives and negatives.
One reviewer, named Olivia, praises the city's natural beauty, stating, "Missoula is surrounded by mountains and rivers, making it a perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts." Another user, named Mark, shares a similar sentiment, mentioning, "The scenery is breathtaking, and there are endless opportunities for hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities." These reviews highlight the city's appeal for nature lovers and its abundance of outdoor recreational options.
However, not all reviews are entirely positive. Emily, a resident of Missoula, mentions the high cost of living as a significant drawback, saying, "The housing prices are on the rise, and it can be difficult to find affordable options." Another reviewer, named Patrick, raises concerns about the job market, sharing, "Finding a job in Missoula can be challenging, and the pay is often lower compared to other cities." These reviews offer a balanced view of the city, highlighting potential challenges that residents may face.
Overall, user reviews on BestPlaces.net paint a picture of a picturesque and lively city with a strong sense of community and plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. However, the high cost of living and limited job market are some potential downsides to consider before moving to Missoula.
based on 48 ReviewsGet to know Missoula with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Missoula
Missoula is a great town - 8/22/2011
Missoula is a great town to live in. The traffic in certain areas of town can be awful at certain times of the day but it is a beautiful city with a University in it. It is a great arts community.
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My home - 6/25/2011
i have lived in Missoula Mt for most of my life...so yes this is my home. i love living in Missoula, you get the happy medium of a busy big town and a quiet small town. If you are looking for a town to raise your family, then this is a town for you. But this isn't just a town for families, you also have the college here (University of Montana) so you get the GREAT football games and everything that comes with a great colleges. :) BUT that doesn't mean i want everyone moving to Missoula, i have lived in Missoula for 16 years of my life, and i have seen such a change in Missoula. I love the way Missoula is and i don't want it to change, anymore then it has to. but hey don't stay!
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Cost of Living, way of Life, and to all who trash - 6/7/2011
With all I have been reading on the issues everyone has on Missoula, it breaks my heart. I grew up in Missoula, as a transplant from S. Cali. We owned a Body Shop on Front Street I believe, in the 70's to the 80's. I have only the best memories of family, fishing, hiking, hunting, and overall life from Missoula and the surrounding areas. I want to come home so bad, cause I miss my trout fishing in the mountains, hiking up Mt. Jumbo, horse backing, swimming, boating, and just the best climate. I have been in SE Ks for about ten years, and hate it here more than anywhere I have ever been.
Being near the recent tornado that wiped out a nearby town, Joplin, Mo, it just makes it worse. I don't much care to step outside and instantly be sweating unlike I have ever sweat in my life. Cannot get across the driveway and you are soaked here. No work, but cost of living is a bit lower in some areas of life. I never hardly ever broke a sweat in Montana. It is not humid and miserable like
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Outdoor activities for all seasons - 5/27/2011
Dozens of walking,hiking and biking trails in the summer; skiing in the winter. Inner-tubes for sale or rent at stores right by the Clark Fork River (which runs throught the center of town). Two organic farmer's markets run from May through October. Downtown pavillion offers frequent activities from Brew Fest (a beer and wine festival)to Out to Lunch (local food merchants gathering) to Made Fair (locally made clothes, crafts,
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still cheap - 9/22/2010
I moved here from Hawaii and have lived in Missoula, Montana for three years. It is a great town and you can drive one hour in any direction and be in the wilderness. There is always something to do. With the college in the town and in session there is a flux of population almost 7 to 10 thousand more people during college. Stuff is still reasonable. Rent for a 1 bedroom is about 525 to 700 somewhere in there which is bar far cheaper than my Hawaii or Seattle Apartment.
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Missoula is my home, whether I like it or not. - 11/14/2009
All the complaints about Missoula are true: the outrageous property values, the low wages, the impossible to find job, and the xenophobia. You have to understand that Missoula has always had low wages and few jobs. The near 5 percent unemployment rate stems more from desperation or the need work two jobs to survive the winter. I know too many single parents working two jobs and still unable to make it. In our weirdness, we ignore that most of the highly skilled jobs can only be filled by outsiders. So, we struggle on, griping. That's all we can do. Wage-slavery creates a kind of fraternal feel amongst the locals. It's not what you know here, but who you know. An IN is more important than most any degree. A college degree is a dime-a-dozen. We will always hire our long-time buddy over the most educated, qualified stranger. Our only real skills are hunting, fishing, logging, skiing, floating, art, and getting wasted. In the 80s, housing prices mirrored wages fairly well. A family
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Great place to visit - 8/23/2009
Missoula is a great place to visit. There are plenty of services for tourists and it is in a beautiful location.The people are friendly. However, those services provide the majority of the jobs. Very few jobs are to be had in town that will pay more than $10 an hour. Many, many University of Montana graduates have flooded the job market and are competing for the few good ones and working at lots of the low-paying ones. The cost of living is high. Due to the high cost of living and the shortage of good jobs, many people are renting at a high cost. While I didn't have a problem finding a place, it can be tough. The people are friendly but many are very close-mined, and this is a trait to be found all across western Montana. They believe they are in the best place in the world and if you are from outside of there they will not accept you. They will constantly tell you how lucky you are to live there even though wages in Montana are some of the lowest in the nation. I cannot speak for the
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Hunting and Fishing - 2/3/2009
The hunting and fishing in Western Montana is fabulous! From downtown Missoula, one can drive 20 mins to outstanding fishing and recreation rivers - The Blackfoot, Clark Fork, and
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