Bozeman : Montana

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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. The population is growing very rapidly and that includes active adults moving here to maintain an active lifestyle in retirement.  The population increased 27% between 2000 and 2005. Real estate values reflect that growth, with the average home in the Bozeman Metro selling for about $335,000, the highest levels in the state in mid 2009(according to Zillow.com). City-Data pegs the average price somewhat lower, about $260,000.
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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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Cultural environment
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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Medical facilities
Bozeman Deaconess Hospital servers Bozeman, other hospitals are within 50 miles
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Transportation
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Valuable Links
Wikipedia on Bozeman
Bozeman City-Data
Bozeman Visitor Information
Retirement in Montana
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Facts about BOZEMAN
  • State: MT
  • Environment: Mountains,Small Town,
  • City Population: 25,001-50,000
  • Median age of Population: 25-44
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
  • Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
  • Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
  • Total Crime Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
  • Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
  • Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
  • State Sales Tax: No
  • State Income Tax: Yes
  • Name of the Guide: boomer1

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