Set in the foothills of four mountain ranges, in a valley rich with riverbeds and pristine trout fisheries, Bozeman, Montana is distinctively different. Bozeman balances small town charm with enriching offerings more characteristic of a larger, metropolitan area. Farmers, ranchers, university students, artists, world-class researchers, outdoor adventurers, culture enthusiasts and entrepreneurs all contribute to make Bozeman an “All American City”.
From the wagon train miners of the 1860s to today’s entrepreneurs, Bozeman’s location continues to attract people seeking economic opportunity. Bozeman has experienced exponential growth and continues as a leader in the state in agriculture, tourism, and education. Established in 1893 as Montana’s land grant college, Montana State University educates over 16,000 students annually and is the home of the world-renowned Museum of the Rockies. The National Register of Historic Places lists nine historic districts in Bozeman including Downtown’s Main Street. A modern-day stroll down Main Street presents an eclectic mix of more than 100 shops, coffee bars, restaurants and art galleries all housed in turn-of-the-century buildings of architectural significance. Please visit ERA Landmark’s Main Street location at 8 East Main for additional information on Main Street’s historical buildings, restaurant recommendations and upcoming cultural events.
The art and cultural scenes in Bozeman are as varied as the town itself. Home to many talented artists and writers, Bozeman hosts the Bozeman Symphony, Montana Ballet Company, Intermountain Opera, several theatre groups and the Sweet Pea Festival. The recreational elements of this area feature proximity to Yellowstone National Park with thousands of Gallatin National Forest acreage in the immediate surrounding area.
Bozeman has a wonderful trail system that links walkers and bikers from Main Street literally to the Mountains. Anglers and boaters share pristine waters with hundreds of miles of river to enjoy. Hikers, bikers, and equestrian enthusiasts all benefit from the plethora of multi-use trails in the vicinity. Golfing is gaining in popularity with many private and public courses. Winter sports also offer something for everyone: skiing Bridger Bowl just 16 miles northeast of town, Big Sky Resort just 50 miles southwest, ice climbing area waterfalls or Nordic skiing and snowshoeing.
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Spring & Summer: miles of backcountry and in-town hiking and bike trails, horseback riding, fly-fishing and golf.
Fall & Winter: 2,000 skiable acres at Bridger Bowl & Big Sky/Moonlight Basin, Bohart Ranch Cross Country ski area, snowshoe, ice skating, snowmobile, dog sledding and winter adventures in Yellowstone National Park.
For more information on the Bozeman School System, please visit http://www.bsd7.org/as well as http://www.greatschools.org/montana/bozeman/
Nonstop service is available from Atlanta, Boise, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Phoenix/Mesa, Portland, Salt Lake City, Seattle, and San Francisco.
Car rental, taxi service and shuttle transports are available.
Within Bozeman, the Streamline Transit System runs Monday-Friday with four different lines.
Skyline Shuttle offers local service through Gallatin Canyon to Big Sky Meadow and Mountain Village.
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.15 square miles.
Bozeman experiences a dry continental climate. Bozeman and the surrounding area receives significantly higher rainfall than much of the central and eastern parts of the state, up to 24 inches or 610 millimetres of precipitation annually vs. the 8 to 12 inches (200 to 300 mm) common throughout much of Montana east of the Continental Divide. Combined with fertile soils, plant growth is relatively lush. This undoubtedly contributed to the early nickname "Valley of the Flowers" and the establishment of MSU as the state's agricultural college. Bozeman has cold, snowy winters and relatively warm summers, though due to elevation, temperature changes from day to night can be significant. The highest temperature ever recorded in Bozeman was 105 °F (40.6 °C) on July 31, 1892. The lowest recorded temperature, −43 °F (−41.7 °C), occurred on February 8, 1936.
Located in southwest Montana, the 2010 census put Bozeman's population at 37,280 and by 2016 the population rose to 45,250, making it the fourth largest city in Montana. It is the principal city of the Bozeman, MT Micropolitan Statistical Area, consisting of all of Gallatin County with a population of 97,304. It is the largest Micropolitan Statistical Area in Montana and is the third largest of all of Montana's statistical areas.
The median home value in Bozeman is $422,600. Bozeman home values have gone up 11.6% over the past year and are predicted to rise 4.6% within the next year. The median list price per square foot in Bozeman is $245, which is the same as theBozeman Metro average of $245. The median price of homes currently listed in Bozeman is $459,000. The median rent price in Bozeman is $1,850, which is higher than the Bozeman Metro median of $1,800.
