Montana moving guide

Where should I move in Montana?

We ranked 7 Montana cities with 20,000+ residents on home affordability (income vs. home value), unemployment, education and population growth. Here are the top 7.

1. 1

   Bozeman

   Home $614,900 · Rent $1,611 · Income $79,903 · Unemployment 3.1%
   71/100
2. 2

   Helena

   Home $355,100 · Rent $1,058 · Income $69,341 · Unemployment 3.1%
   67/100
3. 3

   Billings

   Home $311,800 · Rent $1,097 · Income $71,855 · Unemployment 3.5%
   50/100
4. 4

   Kalispell

   Home $381,400 · Rent $1,019 · Income $61,590 · Unemployment 3.6%
   50/100
5. 5

   Great Falls

   Home $237,400 · Rent $866 · Income $63,934 · Unemployment 3.2%
   42/100
6. 6

   Missoula

   Home $427,400 · Rent $1,120 · Income $65,329 · Unemployment 4.7%
   38/100
7. 7

   Butte-Silver Bow

   Home $225,100 · Rent $808 · Income $57,633 · Unemployment 4.3%
   33/100

Statewide, Montana recorded 1,890 crimes per 100,000 people in 2025 — #22 highest of 50 states (FBI).

Also see: Best counties in Montana to live

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023); FBI Crime Data Explorer.