Places · Town guide · Numbers through October 2026
Florence
Bitterroot Valley living within reach of Missoula, between the Bitterroot and Sapphire mountains. Here's what it's really like to live here, and what homes are selling for right now.
See Florence with JeremyBook a consultation Florence is for you if you want the open feel of the Bitterroot Valley, with room for a garden, a shop or a few animals, and Missoula still an easy drive north. Florence sits between the Bitterroot and Sapphire mountains, with the Bitterroot River just east of town.
Florence is where many Missoula buyers go for more land and a newer home. Prices run higher than Missoula's, and many homes here come with more land. With more homes for sale, buyers have real room to negotiate right now.
What I love about Florence
- Mountains on both sides. The Bitterroot range to the west and the Sapphires to the east frame every view.
- A K-12 school district of its own. Florence-Carlton Schools serves kindergarten through 12th grade, so kids can stay in one district all the way through.
- Room to spread out. Acreage, shops and space for animals are common here, not the exception.
What to know first
- On acreage, ask whether irrigation water comes with the land and how it's delivered
- Most homes are on a well and septic. Plan for those inspections
- Check the wildfire risk and get an insurance quote early, especially near the foothills
12 months to October 2026
Florence, single-family
Ten years of Florence prices
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median | $275K | $296K | $320K | $335K | $400K | $540K | $695K | $655K | $694K | $663K | $700K |
Living here
The everyday questions, answered
Getting around
Highway 93 runs right through Florence. Missoula is about 25 minutes north, and Missoula's airport is about 23 miles away.
Outdoors
The Bitterroot River runs just east of town for fishing and floating, and the trailheads of the Bitterroot Mountains are a short drive west. The Threemile Wildlife Management Area is about 15 miles east.
Winters
Winters are much like Missoula's, with cold snaps and gray stretches, and the mountains on both sides get far more snow than the valley floor.
Healthcare
Missoula is the medical hub for Western Montana, with Providence St. Patrick Hospital, the region's Level II trauma center, and Community Medical Center. Both are about 25 to 30 minutes from Florence.
Schools
Florence-Carlton K-12 Schools serves kindergarten through 12th grade in one district. Check the district boundary for any address you're considering, since nearby areas may be in other districts.
Live from the MLS
Homes for sale in Florence
Questions people ask
Buying and selling in Florence
How much does a home cost in Florence?
The median single-family home in Florence sold for $705,000 over the 12 months to October 2026, across 72 sales. That's up 8.5% from $650,000 the year before.
Is Florence more expensive than Missoula?
Yes. Over the 12 months to October 2026, the median single-family home sold for $705,000 in Florence and $588,000 in Missoula, about 19.9% more in Florence.
Homes in Florence also took a median of 84 days from listing to closing, against 56 in Missoula, so buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate.
Is Florence a buyer's or seller's market right now?
At the end of October 2026, Florence had 6.5 months of single-family supply, which favors buyers. Under about 4 months tends to favor sellers, 4 to 6 is balanced, and over 6 favors buyers.
Sellers got a median of 96.1% of their original asking price over the past 12 months.
How much have Florence home prices gone up?
The median single-family sale went from $274,950 in 2016 to $700,000 in 2026 so far, up about 155%.
How far is Florence from Missoula?
Missoula is about 25 minutes north on Highway 93, and Missoula's airport is about 23 miles away.
Thinking about Florence?
Get the Florence numbers every month.
Prices, days on market and inventory, plus that month's video, the first week of every month.
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