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Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Summer & Winter Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Big Sky Demographics ................... 3 Arts & Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Current Stats & Recent Developments ..... 4 Real Estate in Big Sky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Area Lodging ............................. 5 Growth & Development .................... 5 Resort Growth & Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Tourism Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Resort Tax Statistics ....................... 7 Traveling to Big Sky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Contents C o m m u n i t y P r o f i l e 2015-2016 BIG SKY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Chris Kamman THANKS TO THESE SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING MULTIPLE PROGRAMS IN 2015!

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Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Summer & Winter Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Big Sky Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Arts & Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Current Stats & Recent Developments . . . . . 4

Real Estate in Big Sky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Area Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Growth & Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Resort Growth & Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Tourism Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Resort Tax Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Traveling to Big Sky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Community Profile2015 -2016

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THANKS TO THESE SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING MULTIPLE PROGRAMS IN 2015!

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MORNINGSTAR LEARNING CENTER Morningstar Learning Center is Big Sky’s only preschool, serving ages 6 months to 6 years old. Morningstar is an accredited and licensed preschool serving 50 families in Big Sky. Their vision is to provide affordable and quality childcare to the citizens of the Big Sky Community. Morningstar Learning Center strives to inspire individual creativity and growth in a fun and welcoming environment. Morningstar works with multiple businesses and organizations within Gallatin County to learn and increase success each year. Morningstar Learning Center offers half day and full day child care for full or part time preschoolers five days a week.

BIG SKY DISCOVERY MONTESSORI SCHOOL (BSDS) Big Sky Discovery School offers curriculum for students entering preschool to high school. Curriculum for preschool to 6th grade focuses on practical life, sensory development, peace education, cultural studies, age group mixings, as well as, math, language, reading, and the arts. The learning program for 7th and 8th grades focuses on interest driven and project based learning. The goal is to offer a style of learning that is self-discovery based, to help identify questions and research, and to find one’s sense of creativity. For the high school curriculum BSDS offers online classes. These are offered for those who have an intense activity load with ski racing and competition, among other student activities. BSDS is able to offer these through a partnership with Odysseyware Academy, an accredited, NCAA approved program.

OPHIR SCHOOL K-8 Ophir Elementary School is located off Highway 191 and houses kindergarten through 4th grade students. A new elementary school building opened its doors to students and their families in the fall of 2015. Curriculum for Ophir School is “learning by doing,” which also includes a Title 1 program. Ophir elementary strives to help students build a strong foundation in math, reading and

science from an early age. This philosophy is continued into 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade at Ophir Middle School and at Lone Peak High School. Middle school students earn money to attend a field trip to Washington D.C. in 8th grade. The Big Sky School District is the first

school district in Montana and one of three in the U.S. to receive the Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship certification. Students in grades K-12 received either an iPad, Chrome Book, or Windows Surface Tablet. These devices will be used in multiple ways to help with advancement in education, including, digital textbooks, presentations, keyboarding skills, and lesson enhancement.

L O N E P E A K H I G H S C H O O L (L P H S ) Lone Peak High School opened its doors in the fall of 2009. The main focus of the faculty and staff is “academic rigor and student achievement.” Stewardship the students learn from the environment at Ophir Elementary continues throughout high school.

LPHS is committed to giving students the experience of a focused education, enhanced and expanded knowledge of technology, real world problem solving and authentic challenges while connecting with global topics. Students are also given the opportunities to learn to ski, fly fish, hike, camp, and many other outdoor activities the Big Sky area has to offer.

The Big Sky School District is the first school district in Montana and one of three in the U.S. to receive the Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship certification.

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RESORT TAX The Big Sky Resort Tax Area District and board was established in 1992. The Resort Tax is made up of a board of district elected members. For over two decades, Resort Tax has been providing funding for area non-profits and other projects. The Resort Tax is a 3% tax on all luxury and non-essential goods in the Big Sky area. In 2015, the Resort Tax board dispersed $5,105,460 to more than 20 non-profits and organizations in the Big Sky area. These funds continue to help the Big Sky Community by providing arts and culture, maintaining our beautiful trails and outdoor recreation areas, among many other resources to continue to make Big Sky a progressive and thriving community. In addition to the many non-profits in the community, Resort Tax also provides compensation for Big Sky’s Public Safety. Big Sky’s Public Safety includes the Big Sky Fire Department, and the Sheriff’s Department. Source: Big Sky Resort Tax

Summer Visitors to Big Sky Welcome Center (in thousands)

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In 2015, the Resort Tax board dispersed $5,105,460 to more than 20 non-profits and organizations in the Big Sky area. These funds continue to help the Big Sky Community by providing arts & culture, maintaining our beautiful trails and outdoor recreation areas, among many other resources to continue to make Big Sky a progressive and thriving community.

Resort Tax Collections by Fiscal Year (in millions of dollars)

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GROUND TRANSPORTATION IN BIG SKY Skyline Link to the Peak is the bus system that runs between Bozeman and Big Sky. The Skyline began in December of 2006 and by the end of February 2007, it had served more than 55,000 patrons. The Skyline bus has multiple stops in Big Sky including Town Center, Meadow Village, Mountain Village, and several other residential locations. Many residents enjoy using the Skyline year round, as its services are complimentary and free of charge within the Big Sky Community. Funds for the Skyline are generated through fairs, Resort Tax, and the Federal Highway User Trust Fund.

A I R P O R T S E R V I C E S Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is located

in Belgrade, just a short drive from beautiful downtown Bozeman, and is about an hour drive to Big Sky. Gallatin Field airport is the 7th busiest airport in the Northwest with enormous potential to continue to grow. The Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport recently surpassed 500,000 enplanements in August 2015. This is the first time a Montana airport has surpassed 500,000 enplanements in one year. Not only did the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport set the record for enplanements but they also set a record of 62,236 enplanements just in the month of August 2015. The airport has services provided by Alaska, Allegiant, Delta, Frontier, Horizon, Northwest, and United Airlines. Karst Stage provides regularly scheduled airport shuttle service to and from Big Sky, and has private services available upon request. Several other shuttle services are offered in Big Sky for both private and shared rides including Shuttle to Big Sky & Taxi and Classic Limo.

Sources: Skyline Bus, Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, Karst Stage

Traveling to Big Sky

Sources: Big Sky Chamber of Commerce, Longwoods Travel USA 2014

TOTAL MT VISITORS . . . . . . .23.4 MILLIONOVERNIGHT TRIPS . . . . . . . 11.86 MILLIONDAY TRIPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.55 MILLION

Montana Tourism Statistics

* Some direct flights are subject to change due to low and high seasons in demand.

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Reso t Growth & Development

BIG SKY RESORT One year after the successful consolidation of the ski terrain of Spanish Peaks and Moonlight Basin into Big Sky, guests are enjoying America’s Biggest Skiing in record numbers.

MOONLIGHT BASIN Moonlight Basin is year-round Montana adventure for the whole family. It’s a rare ski-in/ski-out community with access to Big Sky Resort’s 5,800 acres of ski terrain and backdoor access to vast wilderness. Fishing, kayaking, swimming, snowshoeing, and Nordic skiing are some of the adventures that await. The 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, (just one of the privileges of membership in the Moonlight Club), opened this summer. New Club amenities at Ulery’s Lake are currently planned or under construction, including a Tree House Village, an Events Lawn and Boat House. Miles of professionally built hiking and mountain biking trails have been recently added to the landscape. A range of inspired new mountain homes offering effortless ski access and lake living are currently under development. All are carefully nestled among thousands of acres of conservation easements, wildlife corridors and pristine Montana wilderness.

SPANISH PEAKS Spanish Peaks Mountain Club brings together the unparalleled nature of Montana and world-class hospitality. Spanish Peaks offers a range of new mountain homes and homesites surrounded by the best that Montana has to offer. Life at Spanish Peaks offers access to Big Sky Resort’s expansive ski terrain in the winter and the picturesque Tom Weiskopf Championship Golf Course in the summer. The riverside adventures at Fish Camp, set along a secluded stretch of river, are expanding with the addition of Sleeping Cabins. Outfitting and classes for adults, as well as The Spanish Peaks Explorers Club for kids provide fun for all ages.  A whole world of hiking, mountain biking, snowshoe tours, whitewater rafting and high country horseback rides is close at hand. All are delivered with the comforts, privileges and exceptional service of the private Spanish Peaks Mountain Club.

YELLOWSTONE CLUB Yellowstone Club is a 13,600-acre private residential community set amidst the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone Club is the world's only private ski, golf and adventure community. Members and guests enjoy 2,200 acres of private powder-drenched trails of skiing in the winter and an 18-hole Tom Weiskopf-designed mountain golf course for the summer months. YC also has a full Outdoor Pursuits program for unparalleled mountain adventures. Yellowstone Club is constantly upgrading their amenities and releasing new real estate to the market. Yellowstone Club offers vacant land, condominiums, single-family residences and ranches.  Yellowstone Club had just over 50 new members join in 2014, and are anticipating a similar number of growth by the end of 2015, bringing the total membership number to just over 500 members. The membership cap will remain at 864.Sources: Big Sky Resort, Moonlight Basin, Spanish Peaks, Yellowstone Club

1998 White Otter, Cascade, and Little Thunder ski lifts are built to access ski-in/ski-out homes. Employee housing, a medical facility, roads and utilities were built. Infrastructure was designed and developed for the Cascade Highland homes and Powder Ridge Cabins.

1999 Development of Phases 1-5 of the Powder Ridge Cabins. 1995- 2005 Construction of Big Sky Resort’s extensive hiking and

biking trail system and alternative recreation. 2000 $50 million Summit Hotel at Big Sky, offering 213 luxury

condominium rooms is completed.2004 Southern Comfort Lift is upgraded to a high speed quad.2005 Collaboration with Moonlight Basin offering 5,512 skiable acres

and 4,350 vertical feet. 2007 The Village Center Ski Suites are built. They include 10,000

square feet of retail, restaurant, and commercial space. 2008 Dakota Lift opens. 2009 Big Sky’s Basecamp to Yellowstone and Zipline course opens for

its inaugural summer season. 2011- 2013 5 new gladed ski runs bringing Big Sky Resorts skiable

acreage to 4,350. 2012 The Lone Peak Tram Expedition opens for Big Sky guests in the

summer season.2013 Big Sky Resort and Moonlight Basin merge together to solidify

the largest ski resort in the United States with over 5,800 acres, 250+ named runs, and 4,350 feet of vertical.

2014 Everett’s 8800 opens on the top of Ramcharger lift on Andesite Mountain.

Major Capital Investment and History of Big Sky Resort

Tourism Statistics

TOURISM STATISTICS Summer 2015 set record highs for the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce & Greater Yellowstone Welcome Center with both visitors and locals stopping in for information. In June 2014, the number of visitors was 1,265, with the average number of visitors entering the center each day at 42. In June 2015, the number of visitors increased by 40% with 3,250 visitors in the month and a daily average of 108 people in the Welcome Center each day. We hope to continue to see such high increases in tourism in Big Sky in the months and years to follow.

The total per-trip expenditure increased by $40 totaling $544 per-trip. Most Montana visitors are more likely to participate in trips to national or state parks, landmark or historic sites, brewery visits or tours, and activities ending in “ing” such as fly fishing, backpacking, white water rafting, hunting, etc. Sources: Big Sky Chamber Of Commerce and Visitors Center, Longwoods Travel USA 2014

In June 2015, the number of visitors increased by 40% with 3,250 visitors in the month and a daily average of 108 people in the Welcome Center each day.

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PEAK SEASON Winter is the busiest season in Big Sky. Reservations peak during the Christmas holidays, Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, President’s Day weekend, and most of March for spring break. During the summer season, Big Sky becomes the gateway for those heading to Yellowstone National Park. Many visitors choose to stay in Big Sky and enjoy our wide array of outdoor activities to enhance their national park visit. Activities include, fly fishing, kayaking, white water rafting, zip lining, horseback riding, golf, and weekly events such as the Farmers Market and Music in the Mountains.

AMENITIES Big Sky offers over 50 restaurants, bars & breweries, and over 40 shops retailing everything from art, clothing, jewelry, sporting goods, and much more. There are multiple motels, hotels, and professionally managed vacation homes in the area.Source: Big Sky Chamber of Commerce

POPULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,394MALE POPULATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,381FEMALE POPULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,013MEDIAN AGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34AVG. HOUSEHOLD INCOME . . . . $75,239AVG. FAMILY INCOME . . . . . . . . . . $96,438Source: American Community Survey

S K I R E S O R T S & W I N T E R ACTIVITIES In 2013 Big Sky Resort and Moonlight Basin combined to give Big Sky visitors and guests the most skiable terrain in America. With the title The Biggest Skiing in America® the ski mountain offers 5,800 skiable acres, with 4,350 vertical feet. Big Sky has become a skier and snowboarder’s paradise. With 22 chairlifts and 8 surface lifts there is terrain for all levels of skiing and snowboarding. Each year there are multiple events that take place including the Subaru Free Ride ski series, Big Sky Big Grass Festival, as well as the end of the season Pond Skim & Party. Future development includes ski terrain, real estate, lodging, and other fun activities.

No trip to Big Sky is complete without a visit to Yellowstone National Park. There are no cars allowed in the west entrance of the park during the winter; however, the north entrance is open year-round. Taking a snowcoach, a snowmobile tour, or cross-country skiing are ideal and great ways to see the park in the winter season. In addition, Big Sky offers dog sledding, snowcat dinner rides, sleigh ride dinners, and ice skating. Though skiing and snowboarding are the most popular activities for Big Sky winter visitors, there are many activities for those

who prefer not to hit the slopes. Lone Mountain Ranch is home to 85 kilometers of cross country skiing, with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, including Lone Peak. Snowshoeing and snowmobiling are also fun activities for non-skiers. There is something for the whole family while visiting in the winter!

SUMMER ACTIVITIES Though Big Sky is known most for its winter activities, there is no lack of fun in the summer! Fly fishing on the beautiful Gallatin River is a must, with more than 3,000 fish per mile, it is an incredible place to catch that next big brown or rainbow trout. Big Sky is known for many exciting outdoor activities such as whitewater rafting, zip lines, horseback riding, and mountain biking. A few amenities that many locals and visitors take advantage of are the miles of hiking trails, and backcountry camping. Big Sky also has three world-renowned golf courses. A Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, The Reserve at Moonlight Basin was finished in the summer of 2015. Spanish Peaks offers a Tom Weiskopf designed course, and the Big Sky Resort course was designed by Arnold Palmer. In addition, to Big Sky’s summer activities, Big Sky is the gateway to Yellowstone National Park.

Sources: Big Sky Resort, Moonlight Basin, Big Sky Chamber of Commerce, Spanish Peaks

Summer & Winter Activities

Big Sky Demographics

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Arts & Culture

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WARREN MILLER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (WMPAC) Named after one of the United States’ most influential ski film artists, Warren Miller, Big Sky’s first performing arts center came to life in the winter of 2013. Miller, who spends half of his time in Big Sky with his wife Laurie, is an incredible influence for the arts community in Big Sky, and for the students in Big Sky School District #72. Miller is a lifetime educator, artist, and a legend in the ski industry. WMPAC, hosts national acts, including the James Sewell Ballet, Portland Cello Project, Upright Citizens Brigade, 10-time Grammy winners Take 6, the Brubeck Brothers Quartet, Nrityagram, and many more. The WMPAC will be starting its third season in the winter of 2015-2016.

In addition to the big national acts, the WMPAC is also home to many local performances. These acts include the Big Sky Choral Initiative and Community Chorus, Big Sky Theater Workshop, Lone Peak High School and Ophir School student productions, and a combined initiative program with the James Sewell Ballet Company called Twin Sky Dance Intensive. The Twin Sky Dance Intensive is an incredible opportunity for dancers and performers from all over the United States to work with one of ballet’s greatest performers and instructors.

CANYON AREA Located on HWY 191 between West Yellowstone and Bozeman, the Canyon area of Big Sky was developed along the bottom of steep rocky cliffs next to the beautiful white waters of the Gallatin River. There is a multitude of dining, lodging, outfitting, and fuel options available within the Canyon area. The Big Sky Chamber of Commerce & Greater Yellowstone Welcome Center, as well as the Soldiers Chapel are also located within the Canyon.

MEADOW VILLAGE CENTER The Meadow Village Center contains a plethora of businesses. In the Meadow Village, you will find the local Post Office, Big Sky Chapel, Big Sky Resort Golf Course, and Big Sky Water & Sewer District. In addition to these you will also find multiple restaurants, shops, and business spaces. The Meadow Village is home to Big Sky’s historic Crail Ranch and museum, the first homestead built in Big Sky.

TOWN CENTER The Town Center development houses many of the newest buildings in Big Sky. Town Center has the capability to reach 375,000 square feet in size, with 36,000 square feet for the arts, medical facilities, a community center, and much more. Currently the project is about 18% built out. Town Center has also reserved about 25% of its space for recreation, such as tree lined sidewalks, trails, and parks. In the summer, Big Sky’s Town Center offers a multitude of weekly events. Each Wednesday the Town Center hosts a Farmer’s Market with up to 100 vendors, drawing a large crowd. On Thursday evenings the Arts Council of Big Sky puts on Music in the Mountains at Center Stage in Town Center. Town Center hosts many annual events such as the Big Sky PBR Rodeo and Big Sky’s Classical Music Festival. In the winter season many enjoy ice skating, hockey, and broomball.

WEST FORK MEADOWS Located next to Town Center, West Fork Meadows was the original commercial development area of Big Sky in the early 1970’s. West Fork houses many retailers, businesses, health and wellness centers and restaurants.

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE The Mountain Village is home to about 1/3 of Big Sky’s year round residents, as well as many shopping and dining amenities. Located in Mountain Village is Big Sky Resort, everyone’s one stop shop for skiing and snowboarding, and during the summer months the Basecamp to Yellowstone National Park.

Each of these areas in Big Sky offers many real estate opportunities for business and retail, as well as residential and office space. Please contact our local real estate offices for more information.

Sources: Big Sky Chamber of Commerce, Big Sky Town Center, Crail Ranch

ARTS COUNCIL OF BIG SKY (ACBS) What was founded in 1989 as the Big Sky Arts Coalition became the Arts Council of Big Sky (ACBS). The mission of the ACBS is “To provide residents and visitors and artists with premier events, education, and creative opportunities for the arts.” Each season the ACBS continues to shine with enriching community events. During the summer season there is free “Music in the Mountains” a weekly concert series the months of June through August, as well as the 4th of July Celebration, and the Classical Music Festival. These events are all held outdoors at Center Stage in Town Center Park. In the winter season, ACBS sponsors visiting artists performing at the

Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, and the Montana State University Madrigal Dinner performance.

FINE ART IN BIG SKY In addition to the many live acts happening in Big Sky, there is also a wide variety of fine art and photography. With multiple pottery and jewelry studios, art galleries, interior design and photography studios, there is sure to be a piece of art for everyone. Permanent galleries in Big Sky are complimented by the Town Center’s Farmers Market where local artists sell their work to both visitors and locals.

Sources: Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, Arts Council of Big Sky, Big Sky Chamber of Commerce

Hotel/Motel Estimated # of Units / Beds320 Guest Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 / 140Buck's T-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 / 125Big Sky Central Reservations Hotel (BSR) . . . . . 632 / 1376Big Sky Central Reservations Condos (BSR) . . . 173 / 687Big Sky Luxury Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 / 315Big Sky Vacation Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 / 323Covered Wagon Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 / 18Corral Bar, Steakhouse & Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 / 23Cinnamon Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 / 17Lone Mountain Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 / 71Moonlight Basin – Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 / 15Moonlight Basin – Condos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 / 459The Lodge at Big Sky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 / 180Rainbow Ranch Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 / 31River Rock Lodge/Resort Property Management . . 129 / 571Based on an estimated bed count done by Visit Big Sky

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Current Stats and Recent Developments of Big SkyMULTIYEAR PROJECTION 2013 Warren Miller Performing Arts Center Big Sky’s first performing arts center

2014 Roxy’s Market Big Sky’s largest and newest foot grocery store, with 17,000 sq. ft.

2015 Clock Tower Building opens in Town Center housing Fercho & Elliott Designs, Ario Jewelry, and private residences.

The Peaks Building houses Beehive Basin Brewery, Peaks Cross Fit, The Cauldron Botanicals, and private residences.

Ophir Elementary School a separate school from Lone Peak High School opened in the fall of 2015 for grades K-8.

“The Reserve” at Moonlight Basin an 800 acre golf course designed by Jack Niklaus opens.

2016 Big Sky Medical Center a branch of Bozeman Health, Big Sky’s first hospital is set to open in January of 2016.

44 Town Center Avenue Building continuing to expand Town Center. Sources: Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, Roxy’s Market, Big Sky Town Center, Big Sky School District #72, Moonlight Basin, Bozeman Health

RESTAURANT, LIQUOR, AND GAMING LICENSE In Big Sky, restaurant and bar owners are able to purchase an all liquor license for $400. This includes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor. Gaming licenses can also be purchased in the state of Montana.

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Single Family UnitsAVG. LIST PRICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,455,585MEDIAN LIST PRICE. . . . . . . . . . $1,147,500LISTED HIGH PRICE . . . . . . . . $19,500,000LISTED LOW PRICE . . . . . . . . . . . . $224,000

Condo/Townhome UnitsAVG. LIST PRICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$544,273MEDIAN LIST PRICE. . . . . . . . . . . $394,000LISTED HIGH PRICE . . . . . . . . . $2,395,000LISTED LOW PRICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,000

Vacant LandAVG. LIST PRICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$784,670MEDIAN LIST PRICE. . . . . . . . . . . $379,000LISTED HIGH PRICE . . . . . . . . . $7,000,000LISTED LOW PRICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,500

Source: Robyn Erlenbush, CRB, CRS, GRI, ERA Landmark

Area Lodging

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