Columbia Falls
Offers direct access to the outdoors while retaining the character of a working Montana town.
A Grounded Community Close to the Wild
Columbia Falls has a distinctly local spirit. Set along the Flathead River and close to Glacier National Park, it offers direct access to the outdoors while retaining the character of a working Montana town.
Its downtown is compact and increasingly lively, with locally owned restaurants, gathering places and small businesses that reflect the community around them. The atmosphere is casual, welcoming and less polished than some of the valley’s resort-oriented destinations, which is precisely part of its appeal.
Life here feels connected to the landscape. River days, trailheads, quiet roads, and trips into Glacier can all become part of an ordinary week. At the same time, Whitefish and Kalispell remain within comfortable reach.
Columbia Falls tends to attract those who value authenticity, outdoor access, and a slightly slower pace. Properties can include established homes close to town, newer communities, wooded acreage, and residences with open views toward the mountains.
15,745 people live in Columbia Falls, where the median age is 41 and the average individual income is $35,569. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Columbia Falls, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Meadow Lake Bar And Grille, High Country Development, and North Fork Stop & Shop.
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| Dining · $$$ | 4.06 miles | 47 reviews | 3.2/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.06 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.1 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.1 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.1 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.1 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.1 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.1 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 4.1 miles | 44 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.19 miles | 27 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.19 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.37 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 4.25 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.83 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.03 miles | 4 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.06 miles | 53 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.1 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.11 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.39 miles | 33 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.06 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.19 miles | 3 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.3 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.3 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.31 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Columbia Falls has 6,024 households, with an average household size of 2.59. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Columbia Falls do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 15,745 people call Columbia Falls home. The population density is 83 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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346 Central Ave Whitefish, MT 59937
346 Central Ave Whitefish, MT 59937
