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Relocating to Billings, Montana: A 2026 Guide

Moving to Billings from out of state? This guide covers what homes cost, how the neighborhoods differ, how to check schools for a home, and how buying from a distance works. It is written by Tailoranne Young, a REALTOR® with The Morales Group at Engel & Völkers Billings, a born-and-raised Montanan who helps buyers plan their move to the Billings area.

Last reviewed and updated October 26, 2026.

What do homes cost in Billings right now?

In the 12 months ending October 21, 2026, 2,285 homes sold in the Billings area. The median sale price was $385,000, about $189 per square foot, and the median home sold in 26 days.

Median sale price by area:

  • West Billings: $369,000 (617 sales)
  • Northwest Billings: $455,000 (522 sales)
  • The Heights: $405,770 (330 sales)
  • Laurel and Park City: $357,500 (146 sales)
  • Homes built 2024 or later: $451,400 (249 sales)

Source: Billings Association of REALTORS® MLS, closed residential sales October 22, 2025 to October 21, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Which Billings neighborhood fits what I'm looking for?

  • Established neighborhoods: Descro, Burg, Kober
  • Historic neighborhoods: North Elevation, West Side, Grandview
  • New construction: High Sierra, Stone Creek, Annafeld
  • Close to parks and trails: Rimrock Road (Zimmerman Park), the Heights (Lake Elmo), Molt Road (Phipps Park)
  • Walkable to shops: West End, North Elevation, Downtown
  • Under 20 minutes to downtown: West End, the Heights, Lockwood
  • Large lots and acreage: Ironwood Estates, Lake Hills, Shepherd and Huntley
  • Over 20 minutes to downtown: Shepherd, Park City, Worden

What is the West End like?

Classic ranch homes on mature, tree-lined streets, close to 24th and Broadwater and Lillis Park, which has pickleball courts, trails and fields. Median sale price $279,000, about $189 per square foot, zip codes 59101 and 59102. Watch my West End neighborhood tour.

What is High Sierra like?

An active new-construction area in the Billings Heights, with 92 sales in the past year. Most homes were built in 2020 or later, with a median of about 2,200 square feet. Median sale price $429,900, about $214 per square foot, zip code 59105.

How do I find the schools for a home?

Every Billings-area address is assigned to specific schools, and boundaries can change. Billings Public Schools covers most of Billings (billingsschools.org), and Laurel Public Schools covers homes in Laurel. Enter the home's address in the district's school boundary information, or send me the address and I'll look it up for you.

How does buying a home in Billings from out of state work?

  1. Schedule a call. We talk through your timeline, budget, and what you want in a home and an area.
  2. Take a tour. See homes in person, or I tour them for you live on video. When we find the one, I write the offer.
  3. Prepare to move. Get quotes for movers, storage and travel. If your move is for work, ask your employer about relocation reimbursement.
  4. Under contract. Closings usually take about 30 to 45 days, and cash purchases can close sooner. I coordinate inspections and closing, in person or remotely.
  5. Close and move in. Plan any updates before your things arrive. My list of trusted local vendors is yours.

What are a few local favorites?

  • Coffee: Grit n Grind, Plush Coffee & Soda, Mountain Mudd, Maple Moose Coffee & Pop Shop
  • Breakfast and lunch: Sophie's Kitchen, Stella's, Bernie's Diner, McCormick Cafe
  • Dinner: Walkers, Jake's Downtown, City Vineyard, Pie Guys Pizzeria
  • Support local: Black Orchid, RocHouse, Yesteryears, Doc Harper's
  • Get outside: hike the Rimrocks, a weekend in Red Lodge, pickleball at Meadowlark, a show at the Babcock

Talk to Tailoranne

Call or text 406-794-7229, email tailoranne.young@evrealestate.com, or book a 15-minute call.

Tailoranne Young is a REALTOR® with The Morales Group at Engel & Völkers Billings.