Mountain-town gold rush; priced past its wages. Median home price runs about $708K with an effective property tax near 0.74% — roughly $5,239/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Bozeman
Median home price
$708K
Effective property tax
0.74%
Tax friendliness
6/10
Winter mildness
1/10
Summer comfort
10/10
Walkability
5/10
Outdoor access
10/10
Culture & food
5/10
Healthcare
6/10
Airport connectivity
6/10
Schools
8/10
Safety
7/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
6/10
Growth trajectory
9/10
Who it fits: outdoor-first households, families weighing schools, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: anyone done with winter.