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Bigfork, MT is a small town nestled in the Flathead Valley. It is known for its beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. The 2 bedroom rent in Bigfork is $1,580 per month, which is higher than the US average of $1,430. Likewise, the grocery cost index in Bigfork is 107 versus 100 in the US. Local businesses in Bigfork include The Wave Restaurant and Lounge, Great Northern Bar and Grill, Montana Coffee Traders and Sam’s Tap Room & Grill. Moreover, there are plenty of local services like Auto Body repair shops and veterinary clinics that help to bring life to this small community.

Bigfork has an unemployment rate of 5.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Bigfork has seen the job market increase by 2.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 37.3%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Bigfork
- The Sales Tax Rate for Bigfork is 0.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Bigfork is 6.9%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Bigfork
- The average income of a Bigfork resident is $30,987 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Bigfork resident is $75,125 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyBigfork, MontanaUnited States
  5.66
  -1.2%-6.2%
  37.3%33.5%
  0.0%6.2%
  6.9%4.6%
  $41,655$37,638
  $75,125$69,021
  $85,526$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  6.7%1.2%
  0.3%0.5%
  7.1%6.8%
  9.6%10.0%
  0.6%2.5%
  11.4%11.0%
  0.1%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.5%1.9%
  1.0%4.7%
  5.2%1.9%
  5.7%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  8.7%4.2%
  7.6%9.3%
  15.1%14.0%
  4.1%2.1%
  10.1%7.0%
  3.5%4.8%
  2.8%4.7%
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Over 15 years ago

Artist village drawing pre-retirement and retirement individuals to the valley surrounded by the Swan Mountain Range. Provides boating on the largest fresh water lake  More

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With the 2008 statistics in from our MLS, now is a good time for a recap of 2008. Though we are not suffering the identical market conditions of the large  More

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With the 2008 statistics in from our MLS, now is a good time for a recap of 2008. Though we are not suffering the identical market conditions of the large  More

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