Livingston, Montana Relocation Guide

Livingston, Montana R E LO C AT I O N G U I D E

COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND DEMOGRAPHICS HEALTH CARE

DISTANCE TO Bozeman ........................................ 26 mi Big Sky ............................................ 72 mi Big Timber ..................................... 35 mi Clyde Park ....................................... 21 mi West Yellowstone ........................ 117 mi Gardiner .......................................... 54 mi Helena ............................................ 123 mi Great Falls ..................................... 170 mi Billings ............................................. 115 mi Ennis ................................................. 80 mi Yellowstone National Park ....... 55 mi Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport ............... 35 mi

POPULATION 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

City County 7,893 .............................. 17,191 7,575 ............................. 16,352 7,478 ............................ 16,246 7,294 ............................. 16,001 7,210 ............................. 15,843 7,136 ............................. 15,708

Livingston offers quality healthcare options. From specialist offices and urgent care, to vision and dental providers, Livingston and the surrounding communities in Park County have their patients covered.

Quality care is offered by providers including Livingston Healthcare, Shields Valley Clinic, Community Health Partners, and other private practices.

SCHOOLS LIVINGSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS livingston.k12.mt.us (406)222-0861 GARDINER PUBLIC SCHOOLS gardiner.org (406)848-7563 SHIELDS VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS shieldsvalleyschools.com (406)578-2535

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT Post-grad: 7% Bachelor’s: 22% Some college: 32% High school: 35% No degree: 4% (Population 25 years and over)

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RECREATION

CLIMATE

84°F

AVG DAYTIME JULY HIGH

16°F

AVG DAYTIME JAN. LOW

190

AVG DAYS OF SUNSHINE

44”

AVERAGE SNOWFALL

15”

AVERAGE RAINFALL

4,503’ ELEVATION

Livingston, Montana rests on the banks of the Yellowstone River, which is the longest freestone river in the lower 48 states. The beautiful community is surrounded by mountain ranges and is a popular gateway community to Yellowstone National Park. Park County is the ideal location for relaxation or getting out into the great outdoors.

The area around Livingston has many high country trails and lakes, making the area a mecca for those who enjoy all types of outdoor recreation. There are great places to hike and backpack, take a mountain bike ride, go fishing and/or hunting and just simply enjoy the scenery.

Winter sports also offer something for everyone: skiing Bridger Bowl just 29 miles northwest from town, Big Sky Resort 78 miles southwest, ice climbing at area waterfalls, or Nordic skiing and snowshoeing.

CULTURE Livingston is passionate about its history, and offers great museums to transport participants back into Livingston historical events. With multiple art galleries, the Shane Lalani Center for the Arts, the annual Depot Festival of the Arts, and the Livingston Art Walks, there is something for people of all ages to participate in and enjoy.

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MOVING TO A NEW COMMUNITY TIPS, TRICKS AND ADVICE

Relocating into any new town or city can be daunting, whether it’s an hour away or across the country. Moving into a new community doesn’t have to be discouraging, and we are here to help you with some tried and true advice from active members of the Bozeman, Big Sky, Livingston, and Ennis communities!

Research the Community When it comes to buying and selling homes and moving into a new community, the process from start to finish usually will take some time. There are several planning steps involved that can actually help you with settling

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in before you even buy your new property! Whatever spurs the move, may it be relocating for a new job or simply wanting to be closer to relatives, researching the area is a great starting point for the decision-making process of where to settle down. Buying a new home will always have many factors to consider including the real estate market, school districts, and even the nature of the neighborhoods Immerse Yourself Once you have made the big step and have moved into your new community, getting a sense of belonging and purpose will give you the best peace of mind and help you feel all settled in. The number one way to achieve this belonging and purpose? Volunteer! When you look to the different organizations out there in need of an extra set of hands, you will be able to find several that align with your beliefs and lifestyle where you will easily fit right into. As you begin to work with the organizations, it’s a guarantee that you will meet other individuals who also share these common interests with you!

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GETTING INVOLVED

Our community has hundreds of organizations to get involved with! Here is a list of Livingston organizations that we personally love to support.

ASPEN (Abuse Support & Prevention Education Network) aspenmt.org Big Brothers Big Sisters

bbbs-bigskycountry.org

Blue Slipper Theater

blueslipper.org

CASA of Park & Sweet Grass Counties

casajd6.org

Counterpoint Inc

conterpointinc.org

Livingston Community Closet

communitycloset.org

Livingston Community Bakery

livingstonfrc.org

Livingston Depot Foundation

livingstondepot.org

Livingston Education Foundation

livingstoneducationfoundation.org

Livingston Food Resource Center

livingstonfrc.org

Park County 4H

park.msuextension.org

Park County Community Foundation

pccf-montana.org

Retired Seniors Volunteer Program

rsvep.therdc.org

Shane Lalani Center for the Arts

theshanecenter.org

Stafford Animal Shelter

staffordanimalshelter.org

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10 STEPS TO BUYING A HOME

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HOW TO BUY IN A TIGHT MARKET Increase your chances of getting your dream house in a competitive housing market.

GET PREQUALIFIED FOR A MORTGAGE.

You’ll be able to make a firm commitment to buy and your offer will be more desirable to the seller.

STAY IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT. Your agent will be on the lookout for the newest listings that meet your criteria. Be ready to see a house as soon as it goes on the market — if it’s a great home, it will go fast.

SCOUT OUT NEW LISTINGS YOURSELF.

Browse sources such as realtor.com and local real estate listing sites. Set up alerts for the neighborhoods and characteristics you’re looking for. Drive through your target neighborhoods, and if you see a home you like for-sale, send the address and listing agent’s name to your agent, who can schedule a showing for you.

BE READY TO MAKE A DECISION.

Spend plenty of time in advance deciding what you can afford and must have in a home so you won’t hesitate when you have the chance to make an offer.

BID COMPETITIVELY.

Your first inclination may be to start out offering something less than the absolute highest price you can afford, but if you go too low in a tight market, you will likely lose out.

KEEP CONTINGENCIES TO A MINIMUM.

Restrictions such as needing to sell your home before you move can make your offer unappealing. Remember that, if the market is tight, you’ll probably be able to sell your house rapidly. You can also talk to your lender about getting a bridge loan to cover both mortgages for a short period.

BUT DON’T GET CAUGHT IN A BUYING FRENZY.

Just because there’s competition for a home doesn’t mean you should buy it. And even though you want to make your offer attractive, don’t neglect inspections that help ensure the house is a sound investment.

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This isn’t a hobby. While it’s fun to look at pretty houses, the real fun is in deal making. From POSITIVE exhaustive price analysis to skillful contract RESULTS language, our full time professionals, who average over 15 transactions per year, navigate through expert contract negotiations. you through the buy/sell process with your best interests in mind.

Behind all of the digital platforms, virtual tours and electronic signatures, we are real people. We are your trusted advisors, your neighbors, your COMMUNITY friends. From buying gifts for families in need to raking leaves for seniors in our community, we live MINDED here, we love it here, and we feel very fortunate to giving back to the be able to support the organizations that make community we love. our community strong.

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