At a Glance
Median Income
$71,855
$42,639 per capita
Home Value
$311,800
Zillow: $400,819
Median Rent
$1,097/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
750/100K
3,124/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
14.7% smoking rate
How Billings Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Billings's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Billings a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Billings residents earn a median household income of $71,855 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,639. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,794 business establishments, including 481 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Billings is $311,800 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $400,819. Median rent is $1,097/month, with 29.3% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Billings reports 750 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,124/100K. The murder rate is 8.2/100K.
Education
37.0% of adults in Billings hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Billings has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population118,321
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density2,569/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,855
Per Capita$42,639
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$14,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A
Home Value$311,800
Rent$1,097
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$400,819
Housing Units52,709
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent750/100K
Property3,124/100K
Murder8.2/100K
Assault576/100K
Burglary365/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain14.3 in/yr
Elevation3,222 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Billings was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 481 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.