Bozeman, Montana
City Overview
As of 2007, Bozeman's population is 35,061 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 27.45 percent.
The median home cost in Bozeman is $441,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.71 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Bozeman's cost of living is 13.77% Higher than the U.S. average.
Bozeman public schools spend $5,093 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 16 students per teacher in Bozeman.
The unemployment rate in Bozeman is 1.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Bozeman jobs have Increased by 3.06 percent.
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People
The 2007 Bozeman, MT, population is 35,061. There are 2,785 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Bozeman, MT
The median age is 28.3. The US median is 37.6. 44.44% of people in Bozeman, MT, are married. 8.10% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.32 people. 16.46% of people are married, with children. 6.10% have children, but are single.
Race in Bozeman, MT
93.69% of people are white, 0.62% are black, 1.60% are asian, 1.53% are native american, and 2.11% claim 'Other'.
1.80% of the people in Bozeman, MT, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.20% are non-hispanic).
Bozeman People SperlingViews
WAS a great town: I agree whole heartedly with the fact that Bozeman is ruining what made it great. The city has pretty much turned it's back on the university and it's students by... (read more)Great little town with a lot of recreation.: Bozeman is a great place to live. There are outdoor activities galore and the people are friendly. People move to Bozeman for the winters to ski but stay for the... (read more)Response to Costa Rican poster: I think the Costa Rican poster would feel very comfortable in Bozeman. It's true that the large majority of people here are white. This is SLOWLY starting to change. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Bozeman? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Bozeman Click Here
Economy
The unemployment rate in Bozeman, MT, is 1.50%, with job growth of 3.06%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.02%.
Bozeman, MT Taxes
Bozeman, MT,sales tax rate is 0.00%. Income tax is 10.00%.
Bozeman, MT Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $19,228, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $37,794.
Bozeman Economy SperlingViews
Nice place but...: Bozeman is a great place to live but is experiencing major growing pains. Quickly turning into "Anywhere, USA", complete with box stores, chain restaurants, high... (read more)Bozeman, Montana Climate: Planning for the Bozeman/Belgrade/Gallatin Valley bus system began in 2003. The idea and initial analysis for a regional bus system began with a 1986 study done by the... (read more)WAS a great town: I agree whole heartedly with the fact that Bozeman is ruining what made it great. The city has pretty much turned it's back on the university and it's students by... (read more)Have an opinion about Bozeman? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Bozeman Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 1.50% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 3.06% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 29.02% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 10.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $19,228 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $37,794 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 16.41% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 16.42% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 13.81% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 19.41% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.63% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 8.03% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 6.29% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.72% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.23% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.05% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 12.83% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 25.13% | 20.24% |
| Service | 17.12% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 25.43% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1.00% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 9.27% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 9.21% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Bozeman, MT, is $441,700. Home appreciation is -0.71% over the last year. The median age of Bozeman, MT, real estate is 27 years.
Bozeman, MT Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 51.95% of the Bozeman, MT, population. 6.26% of houses and apartments in Bozeman, MT, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Bozeman Housing SperlingViews
re: beautiful bozeman is most expensive place to l: I would love to move to Bozeman and start a business. Is there alot of support there for that. Is there an area of town that is better for the small retailer or than... (read more)Do some sole (and financial) searching before movi: Bozeman was a great little town set amoung beautiful mountain ranges with fantastic recreation oppertunities. However, if you want to survive in Bozeman and enjoy being... (read more)Wannabe big city: This town is completely anti-student. Every business here will not hire college students and they will not rent to them at apartments. Wake up people! This town would... (read more)Have an opinion about Bozeman? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Bozeman Click Here
| Median Home Age | 27 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $441,700 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -0.71% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 41.62% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 6.26% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 51.95% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $9.50 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.40% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.89% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.74% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 1.49% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 3.58% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.56% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 35.16% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 22.07% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 6.30% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 2.05% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.85% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.07% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 17.62% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 11.17% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 6.28% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 9.73% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 18.49% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 9.69% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 7.39% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 5.36% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 14.27% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 224 physicians per capita in Bozeman, MT. The US average is 170.
Bozeman, MT Health Index
Air quality in Bozeman, MT is 35 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Bozeman, MT is 52 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 81 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Bozeman Health SperlingViews
it almost has it all: If you don't mind the winters, Bozeman's a great place to be. The people are very polite and there are different things to do depending on your interests. Great place to... (read more)re: Will Bozeman Work for Us? - 8/25/2008: With the university, Bozeman is pretty tolerant of other races. The thing to be more concerned about with your kids is that they would be in a very cliquey town.... (read more)re: Will Bozeman Work for Us? - 8/25/2008: From someone who is born and raised in MT - the only racism I've ever seen has come from those who move here for the "simple" life. MT is not racist, we just don't have... (read more)Have an opinion about Bozeman? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Bozeman Click Here
Crime
Bozeman, MT, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 1. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Bozeman, MT, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 1. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Bozeman Crime SperlingViews
WAS a great town: I agree whole heartedly with the fact that Bozeman is ruining what made it great. The city has pretty much turned it's back on the university and it's students by... (read more)Great little town with a lot of recreation.: Bozeman is a great place to live. There are outdoor activities galore and the people are friendly. People move to Bozeman for the winters to ski but stay for the... (read more)Response to Costa Rican poster: I think the Costa Rican poster would feel very comfortable in Bozeman. It's true that the large majority of people here are white. This is SLOWLY starting to change. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Bozeman? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Bozeman Click Here
Climate
Bozeman, MT, gets 18 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 85 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 111.
On average, there are 188 sunny days per year in Bozeman, MT. The July high is around 81 degrees. The January low is 12. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 74 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Bozeman Climate SperlingViews
Bozeman, Montana Climate: Planning for the Bozeman/Belgrade/Gallatin Valley bus system began in 2003. The idea and initial analysis for a regional bus system began with a 1986 study done by the... (read more)Nice place but...: Bozeman is a great place to live but is experiencing major growing pains. Quickly turning into "Anywhere, USA", complete with box stores, chain restaurants, high... (read more)WAS a great town: I agree whole heartedly with the fact that Bozeman is ruining what made it great. The city has pretty much turned it's back on the university and it's students by... (read more)Have an opinion about Bozeman? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Bozeman Click Here
Educate
Bozeman, MT, schools spend $5,093 per student. There are 16 pupils per teacher, 366 students per librarian, and 783 children per counselor in Bozeman, MT schools.
Bozeman Education SperlingViews
it almost has it all: If you don't mind the winters, Bozeman's a great place to be. The people are very polite and there are different things to do depending on your interests. Great place to... (read more)re: Will Bozeman Work for Us? - 8/25/2008: With the university, Bozeman is pretty tolerant of other races. The thing to be more concerned about with your kids is that they would be in a very cliquey town.... (read more)re: Will Bozeman Work for Us? - 8/25/2008: From someone who is born and raised in MT - the only racism I've ever seen has come from those who move here for the "simple" life. MT is not racist, we just don't have... (read more)Have an opinion about Bozeman? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Bozeman Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Bozeman, MT, takes 16 minutes. 69% of commuters drive their own car alone. 12% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 5% work from home.
Bozeman Transportation SperlingViews
Bozeman, Montana Climate: Planning for the Bozeman/Belgrade/Gallatin Valley bus system began in 2003. The idea and initial analysis for a regional bus system began with a 1986 study done by the... (read more)Nice place but...: Bozeman is a great place to live but is experiencing major growing pains. Quickly turning into "Anywhere, USA", complete with box stores, chain restaurants, high... (read more)WAS a great town: I agree whole heartedly with the fact that Bozeman is ruining what made it great. The city has pretty much turned it's back on the university and it's students by... (read more)Have an opinion about Bozeman? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Bozeman Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Bozeman, MT is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Bozeman, MT is more expensive.
Overall, Bozeman, MT cost of living is 113.77.
Bozeman Cost of Living SperlingViews
re: beautiful bozeman is most expensive place to l: I would love to move to Bozeman and start a business. Is there alot of support there for that. Is there an area of town that is better for the small retailer or than... (read more)Do some sole (and financial) searching before movi: Bozeman was a great little town set amoung beautiful mountain ranges with fantastic recreation oppertunities. However, if you want to survive in Bozeman and enjoy being... (read more)Wannabe big city: This town is completely anti-student. Every business here will not hire college students and they will not rent to them at apartments. Wake up people! This town would... (read more)Have an opinion about Bozeman? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Bozeman Click Here
Religion
35.40% of the people in Bozeman, MT are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 11.74% are Catholic; 10.18% are Protestant; 3.56% are LDS; 9.57% are another Christian faith; 0.07% in Bozeman, MT are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.24% affilite with Islam.
Bozeman Religion SperlingViews
it almost has it all: If you don't mind the winters, Bozeman's a great place to be. The people are very polite and there are different things to do depending on your interests. Great place to... (read more)re: Will Bozeman Work for Us? - 8/25/2008: With the university, Bozeman is pretty tolerant of other races. The thing to be more concerned about with your kids is that they would be in a very cliquey town.... (read more)re: Will Bozeman Work for Us? - 8/25/2008: From someone who is born and raised in MT - the only racism I've ever seen has come from those who move here for the "simple" life. MT is not racist, we just don't have... (read more)Have an opinion about Bozeman? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Bozeman Click Here
| Percent Religious | 35.40% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 11.74% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 10.18% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 3.56% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.13% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.62% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.28% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 3.39% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.37% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.40% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 9.57% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.07% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.24% | 0.54% |
Voting
41.18% of the people in Bozeman, MT are registered as Democrats. 56.20% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 2.62%.
Bozeman Voting SperlingViews
WAS a great town: I agree whole heartedly with the fact that Bozeman is ruining what made it great. The city has pretty much turned it's back on the university and it's students by... (read more)Great little town with a lot of recreation.: Bozeman is a great place to live. There are outdoor activities galore and the people are friendly. People move to Bozeman for the winters to ski but stay for the... (read more)Response to Costa Rican poster: I think the Costa Rican poster would feel very comfortable in Bozeman. It's true that the large majority of people here are white. This is SLOWLY starting to change. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Bozeman? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Bozeman Click Here
