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West End

West End

$357,090 Average Value
$162 Average Price per Sq Ft
73 Homes For Sale

West End offers modern homes and nearby retail

Billings’ West End is a dynamic neighborhood that is home to the largest retail district in the city, along with some of its most sought-after residential communities. The neighborhood is split into distinct sections: mid-to-late 20th century toward the east and center of the neighborhood, modern housing developments on the west side, and bustling retail corridors along 24th Street, King Avenue, and state Route 302. “It has a really suburban feel,” says Polly Kovash, Broker/Owner at Metro Realtors, who has worked in the area for over 40 years. “There’s a lot of shopping and some nice houses, but you definitely need your car to get anywhere.”

Contemporary subdivisions alongside midcentury homes

Housing in the West End is marked by a range of options built over several decades. Older ranch-style homes and split-level houses, many constructed between the 1950s and 1980s, are found in the east and central part of the neighborhood, closer to Downtown. In contrast, most of the subdivisions on the west side of the neighborhood were built in the 2000s and feature larger two-story homes, often with Craftsman or colonial revival design elements. Midcentury homes in the neighborhood typically sell for $340,000 to $400,000, while modern two-story properties go for $400,000 to $475,000.

Big box retailers and major malls in the neighborhood

The West End is home to most of the big box retailers in the city, including Costco, REI and Target. The two largest malls in town, Rimrock Mall and Shiloh Crossing, are also located in the neighborhood. Both malls have their own AMC theater, so it’s easy for residents just about anywhere in the West End to catch the latest blockbuster. The neighborhood is also home to dozens of highly rated restaurants, as well as a selection of bars and breweries. Locals can grab a curry at Pakayor Thai before heading to By All Means Brewing or Canyon Creek Brewing for a craft beer. There are also multiple supermarkets in the neighborhood, including Natural Grocers and WinCo Foods.

Billings public schools

The area is part of the Billings Public Schools district, and multiple public schools are located within the neighborhood. Central Heights Elementary and Billings West High School both have a B-plus grade on Niche, while Will James Junior High has a B-minus. Students at West High can take college-level courses at Montana State’s Billings campus.

Large local parks and multiple golf courses

Sizeable city parks like Sacajawea and Centennial Park are spaced evenly throughout the neighborhood, so most residents are within a half-mile of playgrounds and athletic fields. Stewart Park and Centennial Park both host local softball and baseball leagues, with Stewart Park’s fields doing double duty as playing spaces for Yellowstone Youth Football. The 3-mile BBWA Canal Trail, which runs north-to-south through the center of the neighborhood, is popular with cyclists and joggers. Meanwhile, golfers can choose between two highly rated public 18-hole courses, the Yegen Golf Club to the north and the Exchange City Par 3 to the east.

Easy commuting to central Billings

State Route 302 and Interstate 90 pass by the neighborhood and connect it to the rest of the greater Billings area. Bus routes run by Billings MET Transit have regular routes along most of the major thoroughfares in the neighborhood, but most locals rely on cars to get around. It’s about 5 miles from the West End to Downtown Billings, and 12 miles to Lockwood via I-90. Billings-Logan International Airport is around 8 miles away by car and offers direct flights to 13 locations in the U.S., including Seattle, Denver and Dallas.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Billings Logan International

24 min drive

Bus

32nd Street West And King Avenue West

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S 24Th Street West And King Avenue West

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2021 Overland Avenue At Billings Association Of Realtors

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Shiloh Crossing Boulevard At City Brew Coffee

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Shiloh Road And Broadwater Avenue

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South 20Th Street West And Henesta Drive

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South 20Th Street West And Rosebud Drive

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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
5,106
Number of Homes for Sale
73
Median Year Built
1975
Months of Supply
146.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,120
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,683
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,120
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
9
Median Rent
$2,195
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,195
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,148
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,838
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,200
Median Condo Rent
$1,838
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,475

Demographics

Total Population
21,282
Median Age
40
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$64,080
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$74,630

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.2%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
31.9%
Advanced Degrees
8.6%
% Population in Labor Force
70.9%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
33''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

50 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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