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The rural character of the Gallatin Valley |
Located in a sweeping valley in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Gallatin County is the most populated and fastest growing county in scenic southwest Montana. The County Seat of Bozeman at large encompasses over 50,000 people, yet has a small town feel. Located in a breathtaking Rocky Mountain setting, it is close to world-class downhill skiing, blue ribbon trout streams, Yellowstone National Park and a multitude of other outdoor activities in the pristine nearby wilderness areas. Walk down Bozeman’s Main Street and you’re just as likely to see worn-in cowboy boots and Carhartt barn coats as Patagonia ski shells and Sorel boots.
Gallatin County covers over 2,500 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks and open ranch lands. Nearly half of all the land in Gallatin County is under public ownership by the Gallatin National Forest, State of Montana, Bureau of Land Management or the National Park Service. Bozeman's too small for any 'hood to be far from anything, but living south of Main can mean living as little as a few hundred yards from trails that run all the way to Yellowstone, 90 miles south.
The landscape is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Yellowstone National Park to lush farmland, and a growing economy of high-tech industries. 14% of residents walk or bike to work, and the average commute time is just 13 minutes. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, ranchers, retirees, students and many others have grown to love Gallatin County's boundless opportunities.
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Hylite Reservior above town, Bozemans Playground |
Cradled by 10,000-foot peaks, hyaline streams, and ragged wilderness, the fastest-growing town in the state has a bustling college campus and brains to match: Residents may wear cowboy hats, but the Ph.D. rate is twice the national average. Montana State University (MSU) is a public land-grant university in Bozeman, Montana. It is the state's largest university and flagship campus of the Montana State University System.
Bozeman's average yearly temperature is a comfortable 56 degrees. The average growing season is 107 days. Located at an elevation of 4,793', our winters can be brisk, and plenty of snow covers our mountains. The average temperature is 13 degrees in January, but is ever changing. The mean temperature in August is a warm and pleasant 81 degrees. The average mean snowfall is 73.1 inches.
It is reported shows a 13.2 percent increase in overall median sales prices in Gallatin County, jumping from $331,150 in 2017 to $374,750 in 2018 although the Median Listing Price in is $649,950. (2019)
Free live music in city parks during summer and community sporting events like the spectacular 20-mile Bridger Ridge Run keep the blood flowing.
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