Life in Bozeman research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Bozeman over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bozeman:
The population in Bozeman is 55,042.
The median home value in Bozeman is $717,978.
The median income in Bozeman is $79,903.
The cost of living in Bozeman is 132 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Bozeman is $1,611.
The unemployment rate in Bozeman is 3.1%.
The poverty rate in Bozeman is 14.8%.
The average high in Bozeman is 57.1° and the average low is 30.8°.
Crime in Bozeman summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bozeman. Key points include:
There were 1,281 total crimes in Bozeman in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bozeman is 2,189.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bozeman is 434.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bozeman is 1,755.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bozeman is 3.31% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bozeman / 100k People |
Montana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,281 | 2,189.4 | 2,040.7 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 254 | 434.1 | 423.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 12.0 | 19.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 197 | 336.7 | 342.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,027 | 1,755.3 | 1,617.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 84 | 143.6 | 167.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 886 | 1,514.3 | 1,286.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 57 | 97.4 | 164.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Bozeman summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bozeman. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Montana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bozeman is 132 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bozeman is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bozeman is $717,978.
The median income in Bozeman is $79,903.
| Living Expense | Bozeman | Montana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 101 | 100 | |
| Services | 117 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 191 | 100 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 107 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 95 | 100 | |
The average high in Bozeman is 57.1° and the average low is 30.8°.
There are 52.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 17.8 inches of precipitation each year with 71.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bozeman |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 30.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 52.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 17.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 71.8 |
Lived in Bozeman, on a ranch, for many years. Now in California. Will never stop missing Montana's beautiful mountains, friendly folk. If you do decide to move there, better be prepared for some cold winters!
The current population in Bozeman is 55,042. The population has increased 51.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55,042 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 53,500 | 3.7% |
| 2021 | 51,574 | 6.7% |
| 2020 | 48,330 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 46,746 | 3.6% |
| 2018 | 45,121 | 4.6% |
| 2017 | 43,132 | 3.3% |
| 2016 | 41,761 | 3.6% |
| 2015 | 40,319 | 3.1% |
| 2014 | 39,123 | 2.4% |
| 2013 | 38,204 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 37,619 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 37,070 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 36,440 | - |
85.7% White with 47,184 White residents.
0.9% African American with 489 African American residents.
0.9% American Indian with 484 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 1,145 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 385 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 2,267 Two Or More residents.
5.6% Hispanic with 3,088 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bozeman | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.7% | 84.1% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.9% | 0.5% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 5.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 4.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 4.4% | 19.0% |
Bozeman is 47.2% female with 25,982 female residents.
Bozeman is 52.8% male with 29,059 male residents.
| Gender | Bozeman | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Bozeman completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Bozeman completed 9-12th grade.
11.0% of adults in Bozeman completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Bozeman completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Bozeman completed associate's degree.
39.0% of adults in Bozeman completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Bozeman completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Bozeman completed professional degree.
6.0% of adults in Bozeman completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bozeman | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 39.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.5% of households in Bozeman earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Bozeman earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.0% of households in Bozeman earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.1% of households in Bozeman earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.4% of households in Bozeman earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.6% of households in Bozeman earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.3% of households in Bozeman earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.4% of households in Bozeman earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.4% of households in Bozeman earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.8% of households in Bozeman earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bozeman | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 3.8% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.0% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 8.0% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.4% | 12.1% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 17.8% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 13.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.4% | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.4% | 7.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.8% | 8.1% | 12.6% |