Bozeman Metro Area, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
122,194 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
53.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$87,454 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$604,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$703 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,436 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Montana
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 24
Feb 0 8 26
Mar 1 10 34
Apr 1 7 41
May 2 2 50
Jun 2 0 57
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 1 0 54
Oct 1 3 43
Nov 1 7 31
Dec 1 9 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MT State Senate District 32, MT State House District 64, MT
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Schools

Gallatin Gateway School
5 miles, N • 3.2 star
Gallatin Gateway 7-8
5 miles, N • 3.2 star
Anderson 7-8
6 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Montana State University
12 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
13 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Livingston Healthcare
33 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Yellowstone Airport
57 miles, S • 1 star
Bert Mooney Airport
71 miles, NW • 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
85 miles, N • 1 star
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