Billings, Billings MT — neighborhood review

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

CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
78/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
15/100
C-Walkability
57/100
WYLT Score56/100

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

Best For

remote workersfamilies seeking lower cost of livingretireespet owners

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Billings, MT

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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