Bozeman, Montana
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Bozeman.
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How much does it cost to live in Bozeman?
For relocators asking how much Bozeman costs: the housing index sits at 161 versus 100 nationally, with homes near $614,900 and rents near $1,611. Local median income is about $79,903 and unemployment recently ran 2.2% (U.S. 4.2%). Commutes average 16 minutes. Official citywide FBI crime rates are currently unavailable, so treat safety as a neighborhood-level check.
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 161U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $614,900U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,611U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $79,903U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 2.2%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 16 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- UnavailableFBI gap
- Summer high
- 81°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Bozeman compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 57,894City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $79,903Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($78,538)U.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 161ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year61% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $614,900City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year103% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,611City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year20% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 2.2%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 20262.0 pts below U.S. avgU.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 16 min36% below U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 4011% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- UnavailableFBI CDE gap
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 CDE monthly rates - Property crime rate
- UnavailableFBI CDE gap
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 CDE monthly rates - Summer high
- 81°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 11°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals23.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 13.4 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals59% below U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 258As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear U.S. avg (268)U.S. 268
Population trend
Bozeman grew 55.1% from 37,320 in 2010 to 57,894 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Bozeman expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Bozeman runs 61 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 161 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $614,900 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,611 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Bozeman?
Budget first around $1,611/month rent or $614,900 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $614,900
- Median rent $1,611/month
- Median household income $79,903
What is the job market like in Bozeman?
Labor-market context for Bozeman: unemployment 2.2% and median income $79,903. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 2.2% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $79,903
How long is the typical commute in Bozeman?
Plan on roughly 16 minutes each way in Bozeman. Walk Score estimates around 40 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 16 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 40/100
Is Bozeman safer than similar U.S. cities?
Citywide FBI rates are marked unavailable here — do not infer safety from a placeholder index. Neighborhood due diligence is required.
- FBI citywide rates: data unavailable
What is the climate like year-round in Bozeman?
Bozeman's climate profile: 81°F summer peaks, 11°F winter mornings, 13.4" annual rainfall, and 258 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 81°F
- Winter low 11°F
- 13.4 in rain · 258 sunny days
Which neighborhoods do relocators research in Bozeman?
Downtown is the name relocators hear first; compare it with Southside and University once you know your job location.
- Downtown
- Southside
- University
Relocators eyeing Bozeman, Montana will find roughly 57,894 residents within city limits. Households here report a median income near $79,903; our housing-derived cost index is about 161 (well above the national housing-cost baseline). Budget for median rents around $1,611 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
Big-sky winters and long distances between services matter for relocators. Winter lows around 11°F mean heating costs and snow logistics belong on the checklist. Commutes average near 16 minutes one-way, with walkability near 40/100. A recent county unemployment reading near 2.2% suggests a relatively tight local labor market. FBI Crime Data Explorer did not return usable agency rates here — verify recent local PD reports block by block.
Downtown draws the first wave of relocators; Southside and University tend to show up once people trade vibe for school or parking tradeoffs. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Bozeman with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Neighborhoods often researched
- Downtown
- Southside
- University
Nearby & similar cities
Continue researching with these internal links — each page is a full data profile.
Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Bozeman city, 1600000US3008950) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Gallatin County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: data unavailable — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 CDE monthly rates
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00024132 BOZEMAN GALLATIN FLD) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10