Bozeman lies in the heart of the Gallatin Valley, a rich farmland of scenic grandeur in mountainous southwestern Montana.

Bozeman lies in one of the fastest growing areas of Montana. Lying in the beautiful Gallatin Valley, Bozeman has been attracting numerous new residents over the past two decades.

For those who love skiing, Bozeman’s geographic location couldn’t be better, as it is 43 miles from Montana’s expansive Big Sky Resort and approximately two hours from cross-country skiing in Yellowstone National Park. Hiking, fishing and horseback riding are also accessible in the Bozeman area. Guided tours can be arranged for a wide number of activities including llama treks and whitewater rafting.

A plethora of U.S. Forest campgrounds surround the Bozeman area. The Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park, southwest of Bozeman, offers camping and is well known for its limestone caves. Hotels, motels, vacation rentals and other accommodations are also available in and around Bozeman.

Now considered a preferred area for residential relocation, Bozeman has come a long way since its primitive days of dirt roads and packhorses. Bozeman offers the very best in entertainment from an art museum to live Shakespearean theater. The city also features several art and food festivals throughout the year.

For those who crave Old West lore and history, Bozeman’s museums provide a glimpse of what it was really like to live in rugged Montana during the 19th century, and why John Bozeman called this little corner of the Rockies “the Garden of Montana.”

The pristine beauty and serenity of the Gallatin Valley are unparalleled. Very few cities display the quality of life presented in Bozeman. We pride ourselves in offering a small town atmosphere with big city amenities, just one of the many reasons to make Bozeman your hometown.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $208,300

Demographics

Estimated population in July 2006: 35,061. Bozeman covers 12.6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 4,810 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 59715, 59718 - Area code: 406

Weather

Bozeman, MT climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 81.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 13.90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 30 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Bozeman is 19.29 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 3.22 Inches.

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