At a Glance
Median Income
$103,625
$68,243 per capita
Home Value
$884,700
Zillow: $1,819,905
Median Rent
$1,712/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
117/100K
584/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.3%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Big Sky Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Sky's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Sky a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Big Sky residents earn a median household income of $103,625 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,243. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,787 business establishments, including 515 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Big Sky is $884,700 , 214% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,819,905. Median rent is $1,712/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Big Sky reports 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 584/100K.
Education
58.3% of adults in Big Sky hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Sky has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population2,388
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,625
Per Capita$68,243
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$11,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,273
Housing
D
Home Value$884,700
Rent$1,712
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$1,819,905
Housing Units3,454
Rent Burden34.6%
Crime
F
Violent117/100K
Property584/100K
Health
Obesity23.1%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,276/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain23.3 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation6,907 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.3%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Sky was built in 1997.
27.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 515 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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