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5 RESTAURANTS TO CHECK OUT IN DOWNTOWN BOZEMAN
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Relocation guide
Moving to Bozeman
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
55,042
Median age 28.6
Median household income
$79,903
Median rent
$1,611/mo
Median home value
$614,900
Schools
16
2 districts
Summer high / winter low
82° / 15°
Pros
- Property taxes are low: about 0.61% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- No general sales tax in Montana.
- Mild weather in July, August, September, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 101 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 103% more than the US median ($614,900).
- Cold winters: December lows average 15°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Bozeman?
Bozeman spans 2 zip codes. Median home values range from $579,800 to $755,300 by zip.
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LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
Steak a la Mexicana ~ Fiesta Mexicana ~ Bozeman MT
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Is Bozeman a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Property taxes are low: about 0.61% of home value a year (US 0.98%). No general sales tax in Montana. On the other hand: Homes cost 103% more than the US median ($614,900). Cold winters: December lows average 15°F.
How much do I need to earn to live in Bozeman?
The median household earns $79,903. Rent at the median ($1,611/month) is about 24% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $64,440 a year.
How many schools are in Bozeman?
16 public and private schools across 2 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Bozeman?
Highs average 82°F in July and lows 15°F in December. The most comfortable months are July, August, September.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.