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Billings, Montana, in Yellowstone county, is 455 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 89,847.
In Billings, about 52% of adults are married.
In 2000, Billings had a median family income of $45,032. Billings is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Billings benefits from its educated workforce.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Billings residents, with $107,622. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Billings, 64% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Billings has higher property taxes than most places in Montana, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Billings, 92% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Billings strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Montana):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Comparing Billings to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):
Ratings range from
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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