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Billings, Montana

Billings, Montana, in Yellowstone county, is 455 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 89,847.

The People and Families of Billings

In Billings, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Billings residents, with $107622. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Billings Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

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High Points

Billings strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Montana):

Category Trophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4% trophy Billings Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 5% trophy Billings Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6% Billings Median Family Income
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7% Billings Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9% Billings People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10% Billings College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12% Billings Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13% Billings Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14% Billings Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Billings, Montana

Comparing Billings to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens 8 3
Age of the Population 7 3
Female Share of the Population 7 6
Children Under 5 Years Old 5 8
Well-Paid Single Women 5 10
Well-Paid Single Men 4 9
Male Share of the Population 4 5
Racial Diversity 1 10

Families

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married 4 4
Average Household Size 3 7

Wealth

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults 7 10
People Above Poverty 5 8
People in Middle Class or Better 4 10
Median Family Income 4 10

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times 10 5
Walking and Biking to Work 8 4
Working at Home 8 3
Public Transportation Use 4 9

Housing

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents 9 2
People Living Alone 8 3
Seasonal and Vacation Housing 7 2
Affordability of Property Taxes 7 1
Housing Recently Built 6 9
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals 5 7

Crime

Characteristic Compared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime 8 7
Low Property Crime 3 3

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