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Pros and cons of Bozeman after 9 years

Hey folks, You can expect to pay around $1,611 for rent here. Median household income is $79,903, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $614,900 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,042 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Has anyone dealt with this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Jaxon Anderson
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from Atlanta about 12 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and a job opportunity.

Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Strong sense of community

Cons that are real:
- Property taxes are high
- Dating scene is rough

Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are growing, gas is surprisingly good.

Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. No regrets on my end..
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Gabriella E.
Moved here from San Francisco about 5 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to weather but Hope this helps!.
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