Billings, MT
Billings · Yellowstone County · MT 59101
Updated July 29, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$269K
Median Price
57/100
Walk Score
7.8/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
Our Take
Billings offers affordable homes and decent schools, but it’s a car‑centric, low‑walkability city with limited transit and nightlife. If you’re okay with a quieter, small‑city feel and can handle the income‑to‑cost ratio, it could work. If you want a lively urban environment, consider other places.
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The Good
- ✓Affordably priced housing
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Good school options for many areas
- ✓Plenty of outdoor spaces
Real Talk
- !Car‑dependent lifestyle
- !Limited public transit
- !Average school performance
- !Median income lower than national average
- !Crime rates likely moderate
- !Few nightlife spots
- $Higher utility and property taxes
- $Need for a reliable vehicle
- $Possible higher insurance costs due to remote areas
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Risk Snapshot
Crime & Safety
Billings, MT
Safety grade
5% higher than the national average
2% higher than the national average
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