Billings, Montana

Mid-size Montana city with community character

West Billings, MT Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67.4

D+

out of 100

Overview

Billings is a Montana city with a population of approximately 121K, part of the Billings, MT metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $406,266. Median household income is $69,692.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 121K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $406,266 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $69,692 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 17.2 minutes
  • Part of the Billings, MT metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

120,864

Source: Census ACS

$406,266

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$69,692

Source: Census ACS

17.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

35

Source: Walk Score

107 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Yellowstone County (county-level results)

35%
62%
Democrat 28,392
Republican 50,460
Leans R+27.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 50.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 47.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 81.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 35/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 46.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 67.4

Location

Billings, MT (45.7745, -108.5005)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.