Flathead Lake, MT relocation guide
Moving to Woods Bay, MT
$512,200Median home value
Lake CountyArea
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About Woods Bay
Woods Bay is a small lakeside community on the east shore of Flathead Lake in northwestern Montana. Modest lake cabins mix with newer waterfront homes along Highway 35, with many properties used seasonally. The draw is simple: direct access to the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, with the Mission Mountains rising across the water.
Home prices in Woods Bay
The median home value in Woods Bay is $512,200.
Top places in Woods Bay
- Flathead Lake — boating, swimming, and cherry orchards along the east shore.
- Bigfork — artsy bayside village with galleries and dining about 15 minutes north.
- Wayfarers State Park — lakeside park with swimming beach north of town.
- Mission Mountain Wilderness — dramatic peaks across the lake to the east.
Commuting from Woods Bay
- Glacier Park International Airport (Kalispell) is about 45 minutes north.
- Highway 35 runs through town along the lake's east shore.
- No transit; driving is required.
Woods Bay FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Woods Bay, MT?
The median home value in Woods Bay is $512,200. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Woods Bay, MT?
Glacier Park International Airport (Kalispell) is about 45 minutes north.
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Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.