Polson City Property Records in Montana

Polson property records document ownership, legal descriptions, deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, tax assessments, and property-value information for real estate in Polson, Montana. Users can access recorded land documents through the Lake County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, which maintains deeds, plats, easements, and related instruments. Property tax bills and payment history are available from the Lake County Treasurer’s Office, while assessment data and parcel details can be found through the Montana Department of Revenue Property Assessment Division and the Montana Cadastral Mapping Program. For zoning, permits, or local land-use information, users may contact the City of Polson or its relevant planning/building office. Court-related property matters, such as certain liens, probate, or foreclosure filings, may be available through the Lake County District Court. These official sources are the best legal starting points for verifying Polson property ownership, boundaries, taxes, and recorded interests.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$51,463
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$321,000
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$2,135
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.66%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$921 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
53%
Population
Population:
5,334

Polson Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

The Crime Rates section shows reported crime in Polson. It covers violent crimes, including murder, robbery, and assault, and property crimes, including total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. The figures are counts of reported incidents for each category, not rates for the population.

The data lists 1 murder, 1 robbery, and 53 assaults. For property crimes, it shows 180 total incidents, including 12 burglaries and 20 motor vehicle thefts.

Readers can use these counts to see which types of reported crime appear most often in Polson, how the violent and property categories compare, and how the individual types add up.

Robberies
Robberies:
1
Burglary
Burglary:
12
Murder
Murder:
1
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
20
Theft
Theft:
148
Assault
Assault:
53
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
2

What Is the Population Profile of Polson

Polson's Race and Ethnicity data shows that White residents make up the largest share of the population, with 3,177 residents (60%). American Indian residents number 912 (17%), and two or more races account for 809 residents (15%). The data also lists 392 Hispanic residents (7%), 24 Black residents (0.45%), and 20 Asian residents (0.38%), with no residents in the other race or Pacific Islander categories.

White
60%
3,177
American Indian
17%
912
Two + Races
15%
809
Hispanic
7%
392
Black
0.45%
24
Asian
0.38%
20
Other Race
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Polson, Ratings Compared Across Montana B-

Polson's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city, including coffee shops, diversity, and bars. The highest-rated categories are Access to Coffee Shops (A), Diversity (A), and Access to Bars (A-). Other notable ratings include Public Schools (B), Commute (B), and Good for Retirees (B), while Cost of Living (C), Jobs (C), and Housing (C-) receive the lowest grades. Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
B
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
C
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
Nightlife
B+
Weather
Weather
B
Commute
Commute
B
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
A-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
A
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
B+
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
B-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B+
Housing
Housing
C-
Jobs
Jobs
C
Walkability
Walkability
B

How Educated Is Polson

Polson's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (32%), Bachelor Degree (17%), and Some College (16%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
32%
Bachelor Degree
17%
Some College
16%
Associate Degree
10%
Masters Degree
8%
Below High School
8%
Doctorate
0.77%

When Were Homes Built

Polson's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 2000 - Present (28%), followed by 1980 - 1999 (27%) and 1960 - 1979 (21%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

2000 - Present
28%
1980 - 1999
27%
1960 - 1979
21%
Before 1939
13%
1940 - 1959
12%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Polson's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (36%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (34%) and 1 Bedroom (14%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
36%
2 Bedrooms
34%
1 Bedroom
14%
4 Bedrooms
12%
5 or More Bedrooms
3%
No Bedrooms
1%

What Is the Average Age

Polson's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (23%), 55 - 64 (14%), and 45 - 54 (12%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
23%
55 - 64
14%
45 - 54
12%
Under 10
12%
25 - 34
11%
35 - 44
10%
18 - 24
9%
10 - 17
9%

Property Market Trends at Polson

Polson's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $321,000. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $921 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Polson's dynamic real estate landscape.

Polson Assessor Office

Lake County Assessor’s office

Street:
3 9th Avenue West
City:
Polson
County:
Lake
State:
MT
Zip Code:
59860
Phone:
406-872-6228
Fax:
-
Hours:
Monday-Friday (9 AM - 4 PM)

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