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Bozeman
  • Town in Montana

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade C
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A

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Bozeman is a town in Montana with a population of 53,500. Bozeman is in Gallatin County and is one of the best places to live in Montana. Living in Bozeman offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Bozeman there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Bozeman and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Bozeman are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$546,100
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,447
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    56%
  • Own
    44%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    217.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    3.6
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    71.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    3.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    135.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,514.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    128.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    7%
  • 10-17 years
    6%
  • 18-24 years
    28%
  • 25-34 years
    21%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    9%
  • 55-64 years
    6%
  • 65+ years
    11%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    25%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    national  11%

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