Billings City Property Records in Montana

Billings property records show ownership, parcel boundaries, legal descriptions, assessed values, tax history, deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and transfers for real estate in Billings, Montana. Because Billings is located in Yellowstone County, most official property records are maintained at the county level. Users can access recorded deeds, mortgages, plats, and other land instruments through the Yellowstone County Clerk and Recorder. Property tax bills, payment history, and delinquency information are available from the Yellowstone County Treasurer’s Office. Assessment data and property valuation information can be found through the Montana Department of Revenue. For zoning, permitting, subdivision, and planning-related property information within city limits, users may consult the City of Billings Planning and Community Services Department. Court-related property matters, such as certain liens, foreclosures, or probate-linked real estate issues, may be accessed through the Yellowstone County District Court.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$71,855
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$311,800
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$2,706
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.87%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,097 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
65%
Population
Population:
118,321

Billings Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Billings and separates it into violent crimes and property crimes. The violent crime figures include murder, robbery, and assault, while the property crime figures include total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

The reported counts for Billings include 9 murders, 105 robberies, and 701 assaults among violent crimes. Among property crimes, there were 3,765 reported property crimes in total, including 445 burglaries and 512 motor vehicle thefts.

These figures show how many incidents were reported in each category, giving readers a view of the types of crime reported in Billings. Readers can compare the counts across categories to see which types of reported crime occur most often in the city.

Robberies
Robberies:
105
Burglary
Burglary:
445
Murder
Murder:
9
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
512
Theft
Theft:
2808
Assault
Assault:
701
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
96

What Is the Population Profile of Billings

Billings's population is primarily White (83%, 98,466 residents), followed by Hispanic (7%, 8,520 residents) and American Indian (4%, 4,929 residents). The data also includes Two + Races (4%, 4,654 residents), Asian (0.79%, 938 residents), Black (0.48%, 569 residents), Other Race (0.15%, 182 residents), and Pacific Islander (0.05%, 64 residents).

White
83%
98,466
Hispanic
7%
8,520
Two + Races
4%
4,654
American Indian
4%
4,929
Asian
0.79%
938
Black
0.48%
569
Other Race
0.15%
182
Pacific Islander
0.05%
64

Billings, Ratings Compared Across Montana B

The ratings for Billings cover different aspects of life in the city. Commute receives the highest grade at A, followed by Nightlife, Access to Bars, Access to Coffee Shops, and Access to Parks at A-. Other notable ratings include Public Schools and Jobs (B), while Housing and Walkability (B-) and Cost of Living (C) rank lower. Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Billings.

Public Schools
Public Schools
B
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
C
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B+
Nightlife
Nightlife
A-
Weather
Weather
B-
Commute
Commute
A
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
A-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
A-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
B+
Good for Families
Good for Families
B-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B+
Housing
Housing
B-
Jobs
Jobs
B
Walkability
Walkability
B-

How Educated Is Billings

Billings's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (28%), Bachelor Degree (25%), and Some College (16%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
28%
Bachelor Degree
25%
Some College
16%
Associate Degree
8%
Masters Degree
8%
Below High School
5%
Doctorate
2%

When Were Homes Built

Billings's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 2000 - Present (26%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (25%) and 1980 - 1999 (23%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

2000 - Present
26%
1960 - 1979
25%
1980 - 1999
23%
1940 - 1959
19%
Before 1939
7%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Billings's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (31%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (25%) and 4 Bedrooms (20%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
31%
2 Bedrooms
25%
4 Bedrooms
20%
5 or More Bedrooms
11%
1 Bedroom
11%
No Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

Billings's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (18%), 25 - 34 (15%), and 35 - 44 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
18%
25 - 34
15%
35 - 44
14%
Under 10
12%
55 - 64
12%
45 - 54
10%
10 - 17
10%
18 - 24
9%

Property Market Trends at Billings

Billings's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $311,800. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,097 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Billings's dynamic real estate landscape.

Billings Assessor Office

Yellowstone County Assessor’s office

Street:
175 North 27th Street
City:
Billings
County:
Yellowstone
State:
MT
Zip Code:
59101
Phone:
406-896-4000
Fax:
-
Hours:
Monday-Friday (9 AM - 4 PM)

Check Billings Property Records by ZIP Code

Find All Streets in Billings

Nearby Cities of Billings