Montana : What you need to know
Living in Montana gives residents access to some of the best trout fishing in the country, massive mountains and wide open prairies. Some of the best places to live in Montana include Billings, Bozeman and Missoula. These cities offer thriving economies, vibrant culture and lots of things to do, including shopping, great restaurants and museums. Downtown Bozeman draws many tourists while Missoula’s microbreweries, concert venues and charm lures new residents.
Montana is an explorer's paradise brimming with wilderness, solitude, beauty and wonder.
Using special demographics, Livability.com has come up with five Montana cities where residents can save money but still enjoy a high quality of life.
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Quick Facts
| Population | 1,014,699 |
| Latest Population Increase | 0.00% |
| Median Household Income | $47,169 |
| Median Home Price | $193,500 |
| Median Property Tax | $1,294 |
| Median Rent | $67 |
Employment Rate
| Employed | 96% | |
| Unemployed | 4% |
Featured Cities/Population
| Billings, MT | 108,134 |
| Polson, MT | 4,643 |
| Kalispell, MT | 21,142 |
| Butte-Silver Bow, MT | 33,671 |
| Missoula, MT | 69,190 |
| Hamilton, MT | 4,501 |
| Bozeman, MT | 40,319 |
| Whitefish, MT | 6,692 |
| Livingston, MT | 7,136 |
| Great Falls, MT | 59,563 |
Race
| Ethnicity White | 89.2% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 0.5% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 0.7% | |
| Ethnicity Hawaiian | 0.1% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 3.3% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 6.5% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 0.5% |
Employment Rate
| Employed | 96% | |
| Unemployed | 4% |
Educational Levels
| Bachelor's Degree | 20% | |
| Associate's Degree | 8.4% | |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 9.5% | |
| High School Graduate | 30.1% | |
| Some College, No Degree | 24.8% | |
| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.5% | |
| Percent High School Graduate or Higher | 92.8% |
Industry
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting and Mining | 7.3% |
| Construction | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4.5% |
| Wholesale Trade | 2.3% |
| Retail Trade | 12.2% |
| Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities | 4.8% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and Insurance, and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 5.4% |
| Professional, Scientific and Management and Administrative and Waste | 8.2% |
| Educational Services and Health Care and Social Assistance | 23.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment and recreation and Accommodation and food Services | 10.9% |
| Other Services, Except Public Administration | 4.9% |
| Public Administration | 6.4% |
Housing
| Homes Rent | 67.2% | |
| Homes Owned | 32.8% |
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Best places to Live in Montana
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absarokee | 1,068 | $162,500 | $34,961 |
| Alberton | 479 | $121,600 | $24,539 |
| Alder | 87 | $0 | $30,625 |
| Alzada | 21 | $0 | $41,250 |
| Amsterdam | 155 | $225,000 | $66,111 |
| Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | 9,211 | $130,100 | $39,399 |
| Antelope | 57 | $142,500 | $0 |
| Arlee | 651 | $202,200 | $33,587 |
| Ashland | 981 | $63,600 | $36,667 |
| Augusta | 267 | $123,900 | $48,958 |
| Avon | 128 | $180,700 | $41,250 |
| Azure | 180 | $91,700 | $23,750 |
| Babb | 149 | $0 | $0 |
| Bainville | 276 | $84,200 | $50,625 |
| Baker | 1,838 | $124,500 | $48,929 |
| Ballantine | 195 | $55,200 | $18,654 |
| Basin | 227 | $104,200 | $31,875 |
| Batavia | 367 | $239,500 | $34,167 |
| Bear Dance | 261 | $0 | $56,700 |
| Bearcreek | 138 | $162,500 | $43,125 |