What are the schools like in Belgrade, MT?

Belgrade is served primarily by Belgrade Elem. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.

What is the median household income in Belgrade?

The median household income in Belgrade, MT is $82,769 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Belgrade, MT?

Belgrade has an average high temperature of 32.2°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 91.3 inches.

Belgrade, MT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Belgrade, MT affordable or expensive?

Belgrade's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Belgrade is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $390,800 and the median rent is $1,206 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Belgrade, MT?

Belgrade has a violent crime rate of 341.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1152.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Belgrade, MT a Good Place to Live?

Belgrade is a small city of 10,941 in Montana, with a median household income of $82,769 and a 1.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Belgrade stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Belgrade is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Belgrade city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.4

Belgrade's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Belgrade costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Belgrade, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$390,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,206	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,769	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Belgrade's violent crime rate is 341.3 per 100,000 residents — 10% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

341.3 /100k

Property Crime

1152.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Belgrade is served primarily by Belgrade Elem. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Belgrade, MT	National Avg
School District	Belgrade Elem	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Belgrade sees average highs of 32.2°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 13.4 inches of annual precipitation and 91.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Belgrade, MT
Average High — January	32.2°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	13.4"
Annual Snowfall	91.3"

Demographics

Metric	Belgrade, MT	National Avg
Population	10,941	—
Median Age	33.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	6.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belgrade, MT affordable or expensive?

Belgrade's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Belgrade roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $390,800 and median rent is $1,206/month.

What is the crime rate in Belgrade, MT?

Belgrade's violent crime rate is 341.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1152.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Belgrade?

Public schools in Belgrade are operated by Belgrade Elem. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 37.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Belgrade, MT a good place to live?

Belgrade, MT has a population of 10,941, a median household income of $82,769, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Belgrade?

Belgrade averages 32.2°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.4 inches with about 91.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Belgrade?

The population of Belgrade, Montana is 10,941 with a median age of 33.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Belgrade?

Key numbers for living in Belgrade: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $390,800, median household income $82,769, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belgrade side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.