The Town FilesBozeman, Montana
City in Gallatin County · population 53,293 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $687,900
- Household income
- $85,747
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 91 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 28.9
Bozeman is a city of 53,293 people in Gallatin County, Montana. The median home is worth $687,900, above the typical Montana town ($249,800). It ranks better for young professionals than 100% of Montana towns, more vibrant than 100% of Montana towns, hipper than 97% of Montana towns.
How Bozeman ranks
Percentile among Montana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Montana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bozeman is worth $687,900, above the typical Montana town ($249,800). Homes cost about 8.0 times the median household income of $85,747, which is more affordable than 9% of Montana towns. Median rent is $1,717 a month. 44.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bozeman | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $687,900 | $249,800 |
| Median rent | $1,717 | $893 |
| Median household income | $85,747 | $63,249 |
| Home value ÷ income | 8.0× | 4.2× |
| Homeownership | 44.7% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Bozeman
| People | Bozeman | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.4% | 19.6% |
| Under 18 | 13.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.1% | 25.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% | 10.9% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 16.1% | 8.5% |
| Average commute | 15.5 min | 19.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 86.6% |
Weather in Bozeman
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 15.1°F. About 20.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 91.3 inches of snow (typical Montana town: 44.0 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 178 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Bozeman since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Montana town. The strongest, an F1, struck on June 15, 1960 about 1.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 15, 1960.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 30, 2010.
Severe weather in Gallatin County since 1996
Gallatin County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2020 | Fire | FM-5346: Bridger Foothills Fire |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4508: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3476: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3253: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| July 7, 2001 | Severe Storm | DR-1385: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Gallatin County
Gallatin County had 73,217 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,213 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Bozeman itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Bozeman
21 public schools with 8,363 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin High School | 9-12 | 1,479 | 17.6 |
| Bozeman High School | 9-12 | 1,265 | 16.9 |
| Sacajawea Middle School | 6-8 | 809 | 16.9 |
| Chief Joseph Middle School | 6-8 | 757 | 16.8 |
| Hyalite Elementary | PK-5 | 553 | 16.3 |
| Emily Dickinson School | PK-5 | 527 | 17.0 |
| Meadowlark Elementary | PK-5 | 511 | 17.0 |
| Morning Star School | PK-5 | 422 | 20.1 |
| Hawthorne School | PK-5 | 334 | 17.6 |
| Whittier School | PK-5 | 277 | 13.2 |
| Longfellow School | PK-5 | 273 | 15.2 |
| Monforton School | 3-5 | 262 | 15.4 |
Towns near Bozeman
- Four Corners, MT6.1 mi · 5,901 people · home $648,400
- Belgrade, MT9.1 mi · 10,460 people · home $535,200
- Livingston, MT24.1 mi · 8,040 people · home $392,400
Bozeman questions
Is Bozeman, Montana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bozeman scores better for retirees than 23% of Montana towns and quieter than 1%. 11.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.9).
How much does a house cost in Bozeman?
The median owner-occupied home in Bozeman is valued at $687,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,747, so homes cost about 8.0 times income. Median rent is $1,717 a month.
What is the weather like in Bozeman?
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 15.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 20.0 inches of precipitation a year and 91.3 inches of snow.
Does Bozeman get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Bozeman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on June 15, 1960. The typical Montana town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)