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45.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. Foreign-born residents accounted for 2.2% of the population in 2026. Great Falls is in the United States; its population was 60,329 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1927 sources

Population60,208people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,954EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent791.1EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.71%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime4,001offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 152% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean9.02µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · aqs.epa.gov

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Great Falls?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$900 per month, while the median home value was US$257,000 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 66.1%, and the vacancy rate was 7.18% in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Great Falls recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€801
Utilities, 85 m² flat€114
Internet, 60 Mbps€67
Fitness club€55
Mobile plan, 10 GB€34

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly54.56 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Great Falls (Wayback Machine capture 20251108094815)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited66.75 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Great Falls (Wayback Machine capture 20251108094815)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly801 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Great Falls (Wayback Machine capture 20251108094815)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB34.39 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Great Falls (Wayback Machine capture 20251108094815)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home113.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Great Falls (Wayback Machine capture 20251108094815)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$900/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent45.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)7.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents5,807 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)936.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent791.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes2,182 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Great Falls a good place to live?

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–59%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student50%strong on education, weak on work · range 40–60%
Family43%strong on family, weak on cost · range 34–52%
Retirement44%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 33–55%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,305 of 60,208 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$63,373 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Great Falls is 3.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income63,373 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband76.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet7.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet4.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,954 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)25Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,437 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate3.71 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Great Falls?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,437 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,556of €2,707 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,707
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €936
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€114 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Great Falls (Wayback Machine capture 20251108094815) · 2025-12-31− €114
Internet€67 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Great Falls (Wayback Machine capture 20251108094815) · 2025-12-31− €67
Mobile plan€34 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Great Falls (Wayback Machine capture 20251108094815) · 2025-12-31− €34
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,556
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Great Falls. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Great Falls. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher94.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools19 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents21.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

There were 237 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio5 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents237 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,198 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Great Falls when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesGreat Falls highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Great Falls highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Great Falls4,001
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents4,001 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents515 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Recorded violent crimes378 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time14.93 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport7 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights15Official
Nearest airportGTF3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport6 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Great Falls. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Great Falls is 9.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9.02 µg/m³31 Dec 2024aqs.epa.gov24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.9 · Feb 7.9 · Mar 12.7 · Apr 19.3 · May 23.9 · Jun 28.4 · Jul 30.9 · Aug 30.2 · Sep 26.3 · Oct 19.9 · Nov 13.6 · Dec 8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI19Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.8 · Feb -2.9 · Mar 0.9 · Apr 6.2 · May 11.6 · Jun 16.6 · Jul 19.4 · Aug 18.4 · Sep 14.4 · Oct 7.4 · Nov 2 · Dec -1.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI20Official
Average temperature by monthJan 1.1 · Feb 2.5 · Mar 6.8 · Apr 12.8 · May 17.8 · Jun 22.5 · Jul 25.1 · Aug 24.3 · Sep 20.3 · Oct 13.6 · Nov 7.8 · Dec 3.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI21Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 74.6 · Feb 66.2 · Mar 89 · Apr 88 · May 120 · Jun 109.3 · Jul 105.4 · Aug 89.8 · Sep 100.1 · Oct 92.7 · Nov 79.5 · Dec 83.8 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI22Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading74.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean6.16 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites6 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation411.1 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature20.7 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature8.51 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-1.24 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Columbia ±0.3 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±3.5 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±3.5 °C, Markham (Canada) ±3.5 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±3.5 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±3.5 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,305 is not 0.9% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area65.68 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)17Official
Foreign-resident share0.865 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,305 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population64,735 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Population density1,005 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population60,208 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics59,904 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value257,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes66.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate62.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad2.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage58.29 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage76.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance7.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher27.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Households with a vehicle available92.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022322,281 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202223 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over28,699 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home6.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans83.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Great Falls

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Medford as a Great Falls alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 3175 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3.

  • Foreign residents: 10.5% Medford vs 0.9% Great Falls+1109%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,858 Medford vs €2,954 Great Falls+64%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,379 Medford vs 4,001 Great Falls−66%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,923 Medford vs €3,437 Great Falls+43%
  • Nearest airport: 10.0 km Medford vs 6.0 km Great Falls+67%
  • Basic utilities, 85 m²: €169 Medford vs €114 Great Falls+49%
  • Unemployment: 4.3% Medford vs 3.7% Great Falls+16%
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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Great Falls?

The median gross salary is 3,437 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Great Falls?

The unemployment rate is 3.71 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Great Falls?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9.02 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: aqs.epa.gov.

How safe is Great Falls?

Police recorded 4,001 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Great Falls?

The published population is 60,208 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Great Falls?

1,305 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Great Falls a good place to live?

Great Falls may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  14. aqs.epa.gov aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-26
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  17. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Great Falls (Wayback Machine capture 20251108094815) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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