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| What Whitefish is like for active adults |
The town of Whitefish, Montana is a popular resort and retirement community for those looking for outdoor beauty and adventure. Even though it is somewhat remote, the town is a major tourist destination and Amtrak stop. Active adults retire this community for a slower way of life in the mountains. The population is almost 6,000. About 15 miles from Kalispell in northwest Montana, Whitefish is home to a number of ski resorts, including Big Mountain Ski Area. Hunting, fishing, hiking are excellent. The town is built on gorgeous Whitefish Lake, which makes for an ideal setting.
Whitefish began in 1904 when The Great Northern Railway was built through here. It was originally called Stumptown due to the logging that took place to clear the valley. The railroad and logging were the original industries, but tourism has become increasingly important. Whitefish is located in Flathead County. It is equidistant from Missoula (MT) and Spokane (WA) – about 110 miles. Use this link to find out more about what is like retire in Montana, including information about climate and taxes. Photo of downtown courtesy of Wikipedia and WikiCapa. Photo of nearby BIg Mountain courtesy of Wikipedia and
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| Where to Live & Real Estate Values |
You can live in town, near the mountains, or on the lake Almost any home or condo has a spectacular view of the mountains or lake. There is at least one active community in the area (see link at right).
Real Estate Values
Whitefish real estate can have a wide range depending on location (on the lake will be expensive, obviously) and the size and quality of the home. Prices became quite expensive in the 2000's because of the real estate boom for 2nd homes and because there is a limited supply of privately available land. In 2010 the median value of a home had fallen back to about $250,000. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| • Big Mountain Ski Resorts
• Glacier National Park
• Western town of Whitefish
• Unparalleled nature activities and scenery
• Whitefish Lake
• Flathead Lake and Flathead Valley |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| • Crowds in season
• Whitefish is off the beaten track
• The nicest places are very expensive. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Whitefish attracts a community of retirees who want to live in the mountains and enjoy nature and outdoor sports. The noted outdoorsman Noel Poux lives here. |
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| Tourism and real estate are important to the economy. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Whitefish and Whitefish Lake are on the western side of the continental divide, near Glacier National Park. |
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| Restaurants & Cultural Scene |
| Whitefish culture is built around its proximity to nature and outdoor sports. The Stumptown Museum includes many railroad artifacts as well as community memorabilia and photographs. In 1990 the Depot, located in the historic depot building, was restored to its original 1927 Glacier National Park chalet-like appearance. Great Northern Locomotive #181, one of only seven of its kind ever built, can be seen at the museum. Big Mountain Ski Resort offers many events and festivals. The Environmental Education Center is located on top of Big Mountain. |
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The crime rate in Whitefish is well below the national average. |
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| Medical facilities |
| North Valley Hospital is a 44 acute bed, 56 long term bed facility offering personalized health care. 24 hour emergency care is available. |
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| Transportation |
| The Amtrak Station here is one of the line’s busiest, and befits the area’s beginning as a railroad town. Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) is also here. |
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Facts about WHITEFISH
- State: MT
- Environment: Rural,Mountain,Lake,Small Town,Outdoor Oriented,Resort Community,
- City Population: Less than 10,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: No
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: jfb
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 4 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 4 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 0.0/5 ( 0 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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