Billings

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Billings is the largest city in the state of Montana and the county seat of Yellowstone County. It has 28 distinct neighborhoods. The city motto is “Billings Pride, City Wide!”. Nicknames for Billings include Magic City, Montana’s Trailhead, City by the Rims and others. The city has a Mayor/councilman form of city government and a humid continental climate. Billings is a somewhat diverse in terms of race and ethnicity. The majority of residents identify as Caucasian, the next largest ethnic group is Native American. It is an educated city where approximately 33% of adults over 25 hold four-year degrees or more. English is the primary written and spoken language followed by Spanish and Native American languages. It is a warm and welcoming community perfect for singles, couples, growing families and retirees.

The city spans approximately 43.52 square miles and the estimated population in 2018 was 109,550. The population density of the city is more than 2,400 people per square mile. It is a wealthy community in comparison to state financial standards and upper-middle class compared to federal standards. It has a mixed workforce of white, blue and no-collar workers. Public transportation is available and is quite popular, especially the city buses. Average commute time for residents of Billings is less than 18 minutes. In 2016, the city’s population peaked at more than 110,000 residents, the estimated median household income was $54,222 and the estimated per capita income was $31,506. Also,in the same year, the estimated median house or condo value was $215,500, the mean price on all housing units was $277,117 and the median gross rest was $848.

Tribes of the Crow Nation have called the Billings area home since around 1700. But it was not till the summer of 1806 that European explorers of the Lewis and Clark expedition came through the area. And it would not be until 1877 that the community that would one day be Billings was founded. The city was later incorporated in 1882. The city is named in honor of Frederick H. Billings, the president of the Northern Pacific Railway. The town was the western trailhead of the railroad company. In its early history the town grew from three small buildings to a town of over 2000 in three short months. Over the years the community grew into the thriving metropolis we know today.

The city has five school districts and countless wonderful schools both public and private. Billings is also home to many wonderful festivals, fairs, holiday events and more. It has a variety of historic sites like Boothill Cemetery and the Little Bighorn Battlefield. The city is also home to many entertainment and attractions like ZooMontana, Art House Cinema and Pub, The Moss Mansion Historic House Museum and many others. Homes for sale in Billings come in a variety of sizes and styles to suit a buyer’s needs. Other real estate options include rental properties such as apartments, up through lease properties a variety of styles and sizes. To begin your home search in Billings, call local real estate agent and expert, JENNIE GROSHELLE at Call 406-672-7751.