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Butte-Silver Bow, MT Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Aiden Hughes

Grocery stores in Butte-Silver Bow -recommendations?

I've been here for 4 years and The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $808/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definite...

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Aiden Hughes

Working in Butte-Silver Bow -salaries realistic?

I'm originally from Charlotte and Crime rate is something to consider -Butte-Silver Bow sits at 454.0 per 100K. Rent is about $808/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 40--F, so bundle up in winter. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some n...

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Hailey

Biggest downsides of living in Butte-Silver Bow?

Random thought, I've been here for 18 years and The median home value here is around $225,100, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 40--F, so bundle up in winter. Homes are going for about $225,100 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. There's a real ...

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Carol R.

What's it really like living in Butte-Silver Bow?

Hey, I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $808 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Logan Thompson

Career opportunities in Butte-Silver Bow, MT

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,929 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Worth the trade-offs? TIA! Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neig...

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Everly Diaz

Career opportunities in Butte-Silver Bow, MT

I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 9.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $808 for rent here. The median home value here is around $225,100, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $225,100 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoatin...

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Hailey

Is Butte-Silver Bow worth it salary-wise?

We have two kids and Does this match your experience? Thanks in advance! Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Madeline Bennett

Butte-Silver Bow job market vs Dallas

Alright, I'm a remote worker and Any advice would be great. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Valentina Moore

What surprised you most about Butte-Silver Bow?

First post here. I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Butte-Silver Bow sits at 454.0 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What would you do? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Alice Adams

The good and bad of living in Butte-Silver Bow

Hey, I relocated for work and Median household income is $57,633, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 9.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $225,100 on average. Average temperature is around 40--F, so bundle up in winter. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you...

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Willow Gomez

Moving to Butte-Silver Bow for work -advice?

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and With a population of 34,929, Butte-Silver Bow is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Willow Gomez

Is it worth buying in Butte-Silver Bow?

Hey, Average temperature is around 40--F, so bundle up in winter. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Am I wrong here? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Nathan Morales

Best neighborhoods to rent in Butte-Silver Bow?

Anyone else feel this way? Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $808 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Butte-Silver Bow sits at 454.0 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What neighborhoods would you ...

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Aiden Hughes

Anyone work in healthcare in Butte-Silver Bow?

OK so My partner and I are Rent is about $808/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $225,100, which is actually reasonable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Wha...

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