What is the rental vacancy rate in Bozeman, MT?
The rental vacancy rate in Bozeman, MT is 5.0% (±1.6 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.7% (±0.7 points).
1,938 (±321) homes, 7.5% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Bozeman, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.9% in 2015–2019 to 5.0% in 2020–2024 (+2.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 5.0% (±1.6 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.7% (±0.7 points)
- Vacant homes
- 1,938 (±321)
Vacancy in Bozeman against Gallatin County, its state and the nation
| Bozeman | Gallatin County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0% (±1.6 points) | 6.2% (±1.6 points) | 5.3% (±0.6 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 1,938 (±321) | 6,353 (±512) | 69,560 (±1,895) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Bozeman, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Gallatin County (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Bozeman
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | — | 5.0% (±1.6 points) | — |
| King Arthur Park | 3.8 mi | 0.0% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Four Corners | 6.1 mi | 16.2% (±22.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belgrade | 8.9 mi | 5.6% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Churchill | 13 mi | 0.0% (±31.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manhattan | 18 mi | 0.0% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Livingston | 24 mi | 1.4% (±2.2 points) | Lower |
| Clyde Park | 26 mi | 0.0% (±42.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pray | 27 mi | 0.0% (±27.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Livingston, MT (1.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Gallatin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Sky | 21.4% (±21.0 points) |
| 2 | West Yellowstone | 16.7% (±11.6 points) |
| 3 | Four Corners | 16.2% (±22.0 points) |
| 4 | Belgrade | 5.6% (±4.6 points) |
| 5 | Bozeman | 5.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Churchill | 0.0% (±31.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | King Arthur Park | 0.0% (±12.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Manhattan | 0.0% (±12.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Three Forks | 0.0% (±11.8 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bozeman
Is it hard to find a rental in Bozeman?
The rental vacancy rate in Bozeman, MT is 5.0% (±1.6 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Bozeman tighter than it was?
In Bozeman, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.9% in 2015–2019 to 5.0% in 2020–2024 (+2.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Bozeman?
An estimated 1,938 (±321) housing units, 7.5% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bozeman city, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bozeman city, Montana
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