What are the schools like in Bozeman, MT?

Bozeman is served primarily by Bozeman Elem. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.

What is the median household income in Bozeman?

The median household income in Bozeman, MT is $74,113 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Bozeman, MT?

Bozeman has an average high temperature of 34.2°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 91.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Bozeman, MT affordable or expensive?

Bozeman's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bozeman is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $546,100 and the median rent is $1,447 per month.

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

Bozeman has a violent crime rate of 434.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1755.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bozeman, MT a Good Place to Live?

Bozeman is a mid-sized city of 53,500 in Montana, with a median household income of $74,113 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Bozeman stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Bozeman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bozeman 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: 101.5

Bozeman's overall cost of living index is 101.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bozeman costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bozeman, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$546,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,447	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	43.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,113	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Bozeman's violent crime rate is 434.1 per 100,000 residents — 14% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

434.1 /100k

Property Crime

1755.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bozeman is served primarily by Bozeman Elem. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bozeman, MT	National Avg
School District	Bozeman Elem	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	64.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bozeman sees average highs of 34.2°F in January and 82.1°F in July, with 20.0 inches of annual precipitation and 91.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bozeman, MT
Average High — January	34.2°F
Average High — July	82.1°F
Annual Precipitation	20.0"
Annual Snowfall	91.3"

Demographics

Metric	Bozeman, MT	National Avg
Population	53,500	—
Median Age	28.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.4%	6.3%
Under 18	13.2%	22.2%
65 and over	10.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

King Arthur Park, MT 4 mi Four Corners, MT 6 mi Belgrade, MT 9 mi Gallatin Gateway, MT 9 mi Bridger, MT 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Bozeman

Bozeman, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59715

Bozeman vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bozeman, MT affordable or expensive?

Bozeman's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bozeman roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $546,100 and median rent is $1,447/month.

What is the crime rate in Bozeman, MT?

Bozeman's violent crime rate is 434.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1755.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bozeman?

Public schools in Bozeman are operated by Bozeman Elem. The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 64.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bozeman, MT a good place to live?

Bozeman, MT has a population of 53,500, a median household income of $74,113, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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 Bozeman?

Bozeman averages 34.2°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.0 inches with about 91.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bozeman?

Bozeman, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59715.

What is the population of Bozeman?

The population of Bozeman, Montana is 53,500 with a median age of 28.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bozeman?

Key numbers for living in Bozeman: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $546,100, median household income $74,113, crime index 102 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bozeman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.