Moose occupy forested landscapes throughout western Montana ranging from regenerating areas within dense mesic forest, such as the Cabinet Mountains in the northwest, to areas with extensive willow fen habitat, as found within the Centennial and Big Hole valleys in the southwest. How common are moose in Montana? The state’s […]
Fortunately, there are two options for seeing bears up close and personal. The Montana Grizzly Encounter; A Grizzly Bear Rescue and Education Sanctuary in Bozeman, and the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone are both bear sanctuaries and education centers. Are there bears around Bozeman? Bears prepping to […]
Bozeman’s housing expenses are 8% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 23% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 5% lower than the national average. Bozeman has grocery prices that are 2% higher than the national average. Why is […]
Butte has a 2020 population of 34,723. Butte is currently growing at a rate of 0.50% annually and its population has increased by 3.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,526 in 2010. Is Butte MT a good place to live? Living in Butte offers residents […]
If you are intending on going off the beaten path anywhere in Grizzly Country, it is highly recommended that all party members carry bear spray and know how to use it. For the protection of humans, bears, and the environment please consider rental Bear spray and IGBC approved food storage […]
Because Bozeman has such a highly qualified workforce, many workers find themselves underemployed, eventually leaving Bozeman in search of better opportunities for career advancement and higher-paying positions. Why are so many people leaving Montana? Family – The biggest reason for people leaving Montana is listed as family – Montana has […]
The largest industries in Bozeman, MT are Educational Services (4,529 people), Retail Trade (4,233 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,410 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($110,795), Utilities ($75,081), and Finance & Insurance ($58,286). What is Bozeman Montana most known for? […]
It’s actually fairly expensive. Bozeman’s prices help the town live up to its “Boz Angeles” nickname. In my experience, it is not cheap. Why are home prices so high in Bozeman Montana? After mills and factories shut down completely in the early months of the pandemic, we are now seeing […]
Bozeman’s population growth rate is 4.2% in 2022. In 2022, once again, Bozeman is the top micropolitan city–sixth year in a row–in the U.S! A fast-paced growth rate lead to a 6th year’s designation as the #1 fastest growing micropolitan city in the US for 2022 (micro = population below […]
At current growth rates, Bozeman/Gallatin County/Big Sky could reach that number in the decade past the midway point of this century. Salt Lake City proper (the city only) has a present population of 200,000. Is Bozeman still growing? Bozeman is currently growing at a rate of 2.65% annually and its […]
Billings has a 2020 population of 109,976. It is also the county seat of Yellowstone County. Billings is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 5.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 104,509 in 2010. What is the fastest […]
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 […]
After mills and factories shut down completely in the early months of the pandemic, we are now seeing shortages in building materials which is driving up the costs. Labor and materials are both in short supply, which means they are more expensive. Click here for more on Bozeman’s construction industry. […]
Missoula is currently growing at a rate of 0.83% annually and its population has increased by 14.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 67,466 in 2010. Are people moving to Missoula Montana? MISSOULA – Despite 27-million Americans moving last year the United States still saw its […]
Gallatin County, which spans Bozeman and many surrounding communities, has for years been Montana’s fastest-growing county, often adding enough people to rank the Bozeman micropolitan area (officially at “metropolitan” status as of 2020) one of the fastest-growing small cities in the nation. What’s the fastest growing town in Montana? King […]