The Town FilesBelgrade, Montana
City in Gallatin County · population 10,460 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $535,200
- Household income
- $97,328
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 69 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 33.3
Belgrade is a city of 10,460 people in Gallatin County, Montana. The median home is worth $535,200, above the typical Montana town ($249,800). It ranks more vibrant than 98% of Montana towns, better for young professionals than 93% of Montana towns, more walkable than 92% of Montana towns.
How Belgrade ranks
Percentile among Montana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Montana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Belgrade is worth $535,200, above the typical Montana town ($249,800). Homes cost about 5.5 times the median household income of $97,328, which is more affordable than 31% of Montana towns. Median rent is $1,877 a month. 56.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Belgrade | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $535,200 | $249,800 |
| Median rent | $1,877 | $893 |
| Median household income | $97,328 | $63,249 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.5× | 4.2× |
| Homeownership | 56.1% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Belgrade
| People | Belgrade | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.5% | 19.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.5% | 25.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 10.9% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 8.5% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 19.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 86.6% |
Weather in Belgrade
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 10.2°F. About 13.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 68.6 inches of snow (typical Montana town: 44.0 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 198 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Belgrade since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Montana town. The strongest, an F1, struck on June 15, 1960 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 2, 1997.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 30, 2010.
Severe weather in Gallatin County since 1996
Gallatin County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2020 | Fire | FM-5346: Bridger Foothills Fire |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4508: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3476: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3253: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| July 7, 2001 | Severe Storm | DR-1385: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Gallatin County
Gallatin County had 73,217 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,213 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Belgrade itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Belgrade
7 public schools with 3,325 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade High School | 9-12 | 994 | 15.3 |
| Belgrade Middle School | 5-8 | 980 | 15.6 |
| Ridge View Elementary | PK-4 | 454 | 15.1 |
| Saddle Peak Elementary | PK-4 | 438 | 14.6 |
| Story Creek Elem | PK-4 | 431 | 14.4 |
| Springhill School | PK-8 | 15 | 7.5 |
| Pass Creek School | PK-8 | 13 | 6.5 |
Towns near Belgrade
- Four Corners, MT7.8 mi · 5,901 people · home $648,400
- Bozeman, MT9.1 mi · 53,293 people · home $687,900
Belgrade questions
Is Belgrade, Montana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Belgrade scores better for retirees than 10% of Montana towns and quieter than 1%. 6.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.3).
How much does a house cost in Belgrade?
The median owner-occupied home in Belgrade is valued at $535,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,328, so homes cost about 5.5 times income. Median rent is $1,877 a month.
What is the weather like in Belgrade?
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 10.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.4 inches of precipitation a year and 68.6 inches of snow.
Does Belgrade get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Belgrade since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on June 15, 1960. The typical Montana town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)