At a Glance
Median Income
$79,903
$48,994 per capita
Home Value
$614,900
Zillow: $715,781
Median Rent
$1,611/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,693/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.1%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Bozeman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bozeman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bozeman a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bozeman residents earn a median household income of $79,903 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,994. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% 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 Bozeman is $614,900 , 118% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $715,781. Median rent is $1,611/month, with 31.2% 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
Bozeman reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,693/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
65.1% of adults in Bozeman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bozeman has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population55,042
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density2,571/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,903
Per Capita$48,994
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$11,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,273
Housing
C
Home Value$614,900
Rent$1,611
Ownership44.6%
Zillow$715,781
Housing Units23,708
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,693/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault134/100K
Burglary114/100K
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,276/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain20.0 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation4,797 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.1%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+24.9%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute15 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Bozeman was founded in 1864.
The median home in Bozeman was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% 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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