Your Guide To Bozeman’s Neighborhoods
Our Bozeman neighborhood guide will help you find a variety of neighborhoods in Bozeman that suit your personal preferences. Whether you want to be closer to the hustle and bustle of downtown, or prefer a quieter, more residential area like Valley West, you’re sure to find the right place for you. Discover the different areas of Bozeman below – one of them could even be the location of your next home!
DOWNTOWN BOZEMAN
Bozeman’s downtown district spans several blocks, with the central area sandwiched between Rouse and Willson Avenues. Main Street is full of shops, restaurants, and bars, and living in walking distance is certainly a huge plus!
Stroll along sidewalks lined with historic western buildings, and simply soak up the lively atmosphere. In the summer, enjoy Music on Main, a free concert series that shuts down Main Street to traffic each Thursday for six weeks. There’s almost always something going on downtown, and being close to the hustle and bustle is part of the fun!
There are plenty of opportunities to purchase older homes or new builds in Downtown Bozeman. Block M, The Village, and NEBO Lofts are all great options for places to live downtown.
MIDTOWN BOZEMAN
The area around North 7th Avenue is known as Midtown. Perks of living in Midtown include its close proximity to downtown (you’re only a few minutes away by car), variety of new developments to choose from, fantastic food trucks, delicious restaurants, and even a couple breweries.
Developments include The Monarch, West Peach Condos, Aspen Crossing, and Ruh Building.
WEST BOZEMAN
West Bozeman is home to a variety of developments, several schools, and plenty of parks, making this a great place for families to settle. Emily Dickinson, Meadowlark, and Hyalite Elementary are located here, as are Chief Joseph Middle School and Gallatin High School. You’ll also find two private schools too.
Kids will love the expansive Gallatin County Regional Park, with a playground, hill for sledding, climbing boulders, walking trails, beach and swimming area, dog park, and more. You’ll also find popular restaurants, like Sidewinders and Nordic Bar & Grill, shops, and a coffee shop.
You’ll find some popular neighborhoods in West Bozeman below.
Valley West
At the heart of this subdivision lies Valley West Park, with intersecting footpaths, a large lake, a playground, and plenty of benches perfect for soaking up the sunshine. But the trails don’t end there – you’ll find 4 acres of walking paths that weave through the neighborhood.
Buyers can choose between a variety of homes, such as single family residences, duplexes, town homes, and condos. It’s also in walking distance to two elementary schools.
You’ll find Valley West between Durston Road and Huffine Lane, with Ferguson Road to the east.
Baxter Meadows and Baxter Meadows West
Enjoy close proximity to Gallatin County Regional Park and several schools, like Chief Joseph Middle School, in the Baxter Meadows neighborhoods. Choose from both single-family and multi-family residences.
This subdivision lies right off of Baxter Lane, which makes it easy to get to N 19th Avenue and the nearby freeways. However, it’s tucked far back enough that it’s still a very quiet neighborhood.
Oak Springs
You’ll notice that most neighborhoods in West Bozeman are chock full of green space, and Oak Springs is no exception. There are a number of parks to explore, like Oak Springs Park and Diamond Park. You’ll also be right next to Gallatin County Regional Park, so Oak Springs is a great choice if you’ll be spending lots of time at the dog park or simply love walking the many trails in the area.
Oak Springs is between Oak Street and Durston Road, and you can pick from single family homes and townhouses.
Flanders Mill
People who live an active lifestyle will love exploring the numerous trails around Flanders Mill. You’ll also be near the new 80 acre sports complex and plenty of parks with features like playgrounds and picnic areas.
Flanders Mill sits between Durston, Baxter, Ferguson and Flanders Mill Road, and is made up of single-family and multi-family homes.
The Crossing
Walk the trails or play at Gallatin County Regional Park in The Crossing neighborhood. This subdivision sits between Davis Road and Baxter Lane, and consists of single family residences.
Laurel Glen
This calm, quiet subdivision sits next to a large expanse of green space with a creek flowing through it. It’s near two large lakes and a playground.
Laurel Glen is on the west edge of Bozeman, right off Durston Road. Find your dream home in one of these single family or multi-family properties.