Yes, Bozeman is a great place to live for many reasons! Number 1, it's beautiful! Surrounded by multiple mountain ranges the views from the valley are something special to wake up to every day. The outdoor recreation possibilities are endless with skiing, fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking to name a few. For a town of its size, you get amazing restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and so many events throughout the year. Even though it is growing, the community remains rooted in its small-town values of taking care of one another. There are great schools and healthcare, and our growing airport offers non-stop flights to over 20 cities making travel to and from easy.

The Bozeman schools are great and there are many options as the city has grown. The Bozeman Public School District has 8 elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools all spread out across town. We are lucky to live in a place which such a thriving public school system that has a strong athletic program, plus excellent opportunities in arts, music, and languages. The school is supported strongly by our community. There are also several private schools in Bozeman that have gained popularity over the past ten years.

Bozeman is 10 miles from the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

Bozeman is 16 miles from Bridger Bowl

Bozeman is 44 miles from Big Sky Ski Resort

Bozeman is 78 miles from Yellowstone National Park

Really you can’t go wrong anywhere in Bozeman! However, depending on what you are looking for there might be neighborhoods that are a better fit. A quick breakdown - The downtown area is a hot spot in Bozeman because of its proximity to Main Street and all that it has to offer. Both the north and south side have a mix of historic homes with new, modern construction. Many new developments have been going up in the downtown area. The northwest part of Bozeman has grown over the years and features many new subdivisions and is home to Ferguson Farm and Gallatin High School. The south side of town is also growing at a fast rate but still has some of the older mature neighborhoods everyone covets. The northeast side is one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Bozeman with a funky vibe and a thriving artist community. Midtown is right in the center of town with a few residential options and lots of new businesses. Click here for more.

As Bozeman has grown, the healthcare community has as well. Bozeman Health is the largest healthcare provider in Bozeman with 2 hospitals, specialty treatment centers, outpatient treatment facilities, Urgent Care, plus assisted living facilities. Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital is an 86-bed facility with over 200 health care professionals, private practices, and Urgent Care. Billings Clinic opened the 1st phase of its Bozeman location with over 50 physicians.

Bozeman's top employers are Montana State University, Bozeman Health, and Oracle. Simms Fishing Products, Bozeman School District, and Murdoch's Ranch and Home Supply are also large employers in Bozeman. Click here to find out more about these employers.

The population of Bozeman, Montana is 56,123 according to the U.S. Census Bureau as of July 2022. Bozeman is one of the country's fastest-growing micropolitan areas.