A Postcard From Kalispell, Montana
Life on Flathead Lake is all about recreation.  Our second home is right on the lake and we often enjoy a nice dinner or lunch on the water.  During the winter months we can g skiing and snowboarding with our friends.

  

About Kalispell
The beautiful Flathead Valley in NW Montana is situated near Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. In Glacier National Park, the Swan and Mission Mountain ranges' majestic snowcapped peaks can be seen valley-wide. The area is a friendly place with lots of shopping, art galleries, historic areas, gourmet restaurants, live theatre, beautiful golf courses and festival events throughout the year. Several distinct communities, such as Kalispell, the central commercial pub; Bigfork; Polson and Lakeside create the area and each offers vacation homes, golf resorts and ski vacation rentals. The beautiful lakes & rivers throughout the valley provide vast recreational opportunities. 

Housing
The real estate market in the Kalispell continues to be very strong. Total sales for the area, including residential, commercial buildings and vacant lots jumped 31 percent in 2003 and the current market is on pace to continue this strong growth.  Kalispell is located in beautiful northwestern Montana and is home to Glacier National Park, Big Mountain Ski Resort & Flathead Lake the largest natural lake west of the Mississippi River. Whether you are looking for a home near a famous golf course, or a ski lodge near Big Mountain Resort, Kalispell has something for everyone.

Weather
The climate is relatively mild year-round. Surrounded and protected by three mountain ranges, The Swan Range on the east, the Whitefish Range on the north, and the Salish Mountains on the west, and by Flathead Lake on the south, the average temperature during the coldest month of the year is in the 20's.  In the summer, 85 degrees is considered a hot day.

Things to Do
Boating, skiing, scenic cruises, fly fishing, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking or just basking along the shores. Winter & Fall sports abound with cross-county and downhill skiing, hunting, snowmobiling, and ice fishing.

Cultural Activities
The "Arts in the Park" festival. The highly recognized Glacier Orchestra and Chorale group performances.

Closest Cities
Missoula, MT (94.7 miles)
Seattle, WA (552.3 miles)

Getting to Kalispell
Glacier Park International Airport

Population
Population: 14,223
Median resident age: 37.7 years

Economics
Median household income: $28,567

Higher Education
Flathead Valley Community College