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| What Bozeman is like for active adults |
| Bozeman is a thriving town in west central Montana, home to Montana State University - Bozeman and its 10,000 students. Bozeman is located in the Gallatin Valley and surrounded by mountains on all sides. There is a vibrant downtown with a busy and new library. People move here for the access to the astonishing wilderness nearby. The population of 39,000 is growing very rapidly (42% from 2000 to 2008) and that includes active adults moving here to maintain an active lifestyle in retirement. Photos of Bozeman courtesy of Susan Cerulean. |
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| Where to Live & Real Estate Values |
| Real estate values have fallen since the peak a few years ago; the average home in the Bozeman Metro sold for about $220,000 in 2010 (according to City-Data.com). |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Montana State University lends a youthful, exciting presence. The various mountain ranges in the area provide outstanding recreational opportunities. Good skiing is available within an hour of town. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| It is a long way to a big city |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| If you retire in Bozeman you probably love the outdoors and you feel you must be near the mountains. Living in a college town is also important to active adults retiring to the Bozeman area. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Education, healthcare, construction, tourism |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Gallatin Valley in west-central Montana. There are several mountain ranges in the area including the Bridger Mountains and the Tobacco Root Mountains. Bozeman gets more rain (24") than the rest of Montana, so the terrain is a bit more lush. |
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| Restaurants & Cultural Scene |
| Being a college town there is generally something always going on. There are a number of literary references to Bozeman - "Silence of the Lambs", "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance", "CSI", etc. |
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The crime rate in Bozeman is well below the national average. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Bozeman Deaconess Hospital servers Bozeman, other hospitals are within 50 miles |
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Facts about BOZEMAN
- State: MT
- Environment: College Town,Mountain,Outdoor Oriented,Biking Community,Equestrian,
- City Population: 25,001-50,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
- State Sales Tax: No
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
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