While the nation is in a recession, Bozeman has not been hit as badly as many markets. Our market has dropped a bit (around 11%) since this all began, but not nearly as hard hit as other regions. Bozeman has recently been ranked in the Top Ten (6th!)BEST Buyers Markets in the Country!!
ZIP Codes: 59718, 59715 Location Characteristics: Home to Montana State University, Bozeman is an active college town. Yellowstone National Park is 90 miles away and, as a gateway community, Bozeman is very tourist oriented with many great restaurants, nightclubs, shops and alternative activities. The benefit of staying in Bozeman compared to a typical resort community is that there are many affordable options for lodging, dining and entertainment. Most of the hotels are conveniently located near the historic downtown area of Bozeman and close to all of our favorite restaurants. There is a high concentration of skiers living in our community,and you can bet it's a great place to be, with access to 3 top notch ski resorts within 45 minutes of town. Bozeman is also known for blue ribbon fly-fishing, hunting, low if any crime. No one demographic dominates Bozeman, so it's diversity in age groups is fabulous. Bozeman has been consistantly ranked in the Top 10-25 best places to live in the US! Top that! Bozeman also boasts a wonderful amount of culture, with Art Shops, Antique Stores, The Emerson Cultural Center, Bozeman Symphony, Theatres, The Museum of the Rockies and more!