- Public SchoolsB-
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingB-
- NightlifeB+
- Good for FamiliesB
- DiversityB
- JobsB+
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingB-
- Health & FitnessB+
- Outdoor ActivitiesB+
- CommuteA
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$191,200
National
$178,600Median Rent
$762
National
$928Crime & Safety
Residents
Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$51,012
National
$53,889Children
19%
- Public Schools
- Private Schools
- Colleges
Billings Reviews
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I love that you can drive for 45 minutes and you could be fishing or hunting. There are lakes just within a few hours away to jump in a boat and go water skiing. This town for the most part have the most down to earth people that you just fall in love with. They are getting the round-abouts going which make it faster to get to places instead of waiting at lights. The downfall to this town is drugs and violence are growing. The oil rigs shutting down have hurt this town. They all came here with nothing and are now stealing and hurting people. I thank the Police for being on top of it and trying to get it under control. It's a growing town but it still is an amazing place. I know we can get the drugs and drinking under control and get it tuned around. It's the Big Sky State for a reason, because it's beautiful!
Billings is a beautiful place. Not necessarily what you'd think of when you think of Montana--it's in the Yellowstone valley, not surrounded by mountains--but you still get the friendly people!
While Billings has a lot to offer, with several theaters, music opportunities, beautiful parks, and an eclectic mix of public and private education, it is a little bit...backwards. They call themselves the 'big city,' due to their population compared to other cities in the state, but downtown is six blocks, if that, and while people are friendly to newcomers, they are not necessarily inviting. It's hard to fit in when you haven't been born and raised, and if you HAVE lived in a big city, it's a big adjustment, and not necessarily worth the time spent adjusting. It's not bad for a college town, and it's quaint in its own way, but I would never call it home, and once I graduate, I will probably never return.