One of Montana's fastest-growing towns, Missoula recently passed up Great Falls to become the second-largest in the state. Its population of 60,722 includes many students and professors, writers and artists, outdoor enthusiasts and small businesspeople -- with a lot of overlap among these last two groups. A trout stream runs through the center of Missoula, and the Lolo National Forest is within walking distance. Missoula has also been distinguished as one of the top ten bicycling cities in the United States. The average home sale price is $216,886.