Flathead Lake, MT relocation guide
Moving to Carlton, MT
$712,500Median home value
Missoula CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Carlton
Carlton is a small rural community in Missoula County, about 20 miles southwest of Missoula in the Bitterroot Valley. Named for an early settler family, it is a quiet mix of farms, ranches and newer homes on acreage with views of the Bitterroot Mountains. Residents trade proximity for space, with Missoula's amenities a half-hour drive.
Home prices in Carlton
The median home value in Carlton is $712,500.
Top places in Carlton
- Bitterroot River — blue-ribbon trout fishing minutes away.
- Lolo National Forest — trailheads into the Bitterroot Range.
- Fort Missoula Regional Park — ~25 min north in Missoula.
- Travelers' Rest State Park — Lewis and Clark history in Lolo.
- Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge — birding in Stevensville.
Commuting from Carlton
- ~25 min to Missoula via US-93 and I-90.
- Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) is ~30 min away.
- No commuter rail; limited Mountain Line bus service near Missoula.
Carlton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Carlton, MT?
The median home value in Carlton is $712,500. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Carlton, MT?
~25 min to Missoula via US-93 and I-90.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.