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Belgrade.
About
Life in Belgrade
Belgrade is a community of 11,425 people in Montana. The median household income is $97,328, median rent runs about $1,877 per month, and median home values are around $535,200. Unemployment is low at 2.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Belgrade at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Foreign-Born
4.1%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Population Growth
+25.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Belgrade: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Belgrade, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (35.4%), and 4.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.4%
of residents
65 and Older
6.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.2%
of households
Married Couples
48.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 74% above MT average
Rent, home values, and income in Belgrade
In Belgrade, rent runs 74% above the MT average, and home values are 42% above the MT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,681
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $548,412 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below MT average
Unemployment in Belgrade and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Gallatin County, which includes Belgrade, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the MT average.
Unemployment rate
Belgrade: Gallatin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Gallatin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Belgrade Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Bismarck, ND metro area
Commute24.6 min avg
How Belgrade residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Belgrade, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 1 mi
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN)
Small hub1.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Belgrade is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
330.5
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,419.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Belgrade Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 53 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
81.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Gallatin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Gallatin County, which includes Belgrade, the most common type is heavy snow, with 53 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 53 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 43 | Heavy Snow | $1.0M |
| 2022 | 31 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2021 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 11 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 14 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 8 | Winter Weather | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
21 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Gallatin County, county-wide
Air Quality11 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Gallatin County, which includes Belgrade, is typically good — 358 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
11
Good Days
358
per year
Moderate Days
7
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Gallatin County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 11°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Belgrade has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 11°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/29°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/47°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
57°/29°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/11°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
13.4"
Annual Snowfall
91.3"
Hot Days/Year
24
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
198
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
107
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 10°F | 0.44" |
| Feb | 36°F | 13°F | 0.42" |
| Mar | 46°F | 22°F | 0.93" |
| Apr | 55°F | 29°F | 1.68" |
| May | 65°F | 38°F | 2.12" |
| Jun | 74°F | 44°F | 2.54" |
| Jul | 85°F | 49°F | 1.08" |
| Aug | 84°F | 47°F | 0.94" |
| Sep | 73°F | 40°F | 1.00" |
| Oct | 58°F | 29°F | 1.10" |
| Nov | 42°F | 18°F | 0.74" |
| Dec | 32°F | 10°F | 0.44" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Belgrade
Uninsured
7.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Belgrade's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11 mi away · Bozeman
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Belgrade
Belgrade's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Belgrade (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 14,451 students · in-state tuition $8,948 · 58% graduate · median earnings $59,536 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site, 87 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Belgrade
Belgrade has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site (87 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site
National Historic Site
87 mi awayYellowstone National Park
National Park
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Belgrade
Belgrade Community Library
106 N Broadway Ave, Belgrade
Cities Near Belgrade
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Belgrade FAQ
Is Belgrade, Montana affordable?⌄
Belgrade's median rent is $1,877/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $97,328/year. Median home value is $535,200.
Is Belgrade, Montana safe?⌄
Belgrade's violent crime rate was 331 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1420 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Belgrade, Montana?⌄
Gallatin County, which includes Belgrade, has an unemployment rate of 2.5%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Belgrade, Montana?⌄
The cost of living in Belgrade is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,877/month and median household income is $97,328/year. The median home value is $535,200. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Belgrade, Montana?⌄
The average commute in Belgrade is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from