Perched about an hour south of Bozeman along the picturesque Gallatin Canyon, Big Sky stands as Southwest Montana's premier alpine destination. Anchored by the majestic presence of Lone Peak, this mountain community is globally recognized for Big Sky Resort, where ski enthusiasts can access over 5,800 acres of terrain, deep winter snowfall, and incredible vertical drops. Yet, life here extends far past the ski slopes. Down in the bustling Big Sky Town Center, residents and visitors enjoy a flourishing mountain community complete with artisan eateries, craft breweries, summer farmers markets, and year-round outdoor music festivals. From fly fishing on pristine stretches of the Gallatin River to fine dining in intimate alpine bistros, Big Sky brings together high-end comfort, wild high-country recreation, and an elevated standard of living.
2,388 people live in Big Sky, where the median age is 38.5 and the average individual income is $68,243. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Big Sky, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Montana Dinner Yurt, Shedhorn Grill, and Cortina.
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| Dining · $$$ | 1.26 miles | 18 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.26 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.27 miles | 36 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.27 miles | 6 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.27 miles | 5 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.42 miles | 124 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.43 miles | 93 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.44 miles | 290 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.49 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.78 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.43 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.27 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.4 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.41 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.43 miles | 36 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.43 miles | 54 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 1.27 miles | 7 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 1.27 miles | 7 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 1.46 miles | 30 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 1.46 miles | 4 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.27 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.33 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.35 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.42 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Big Sky has 1,093 households, with an average household size of 2.01. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Big Sky do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,388 people call Big Sky home. The population density is 20 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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