What Is The Richest Neighborhood In Montana?

A lot has been said about the wealthy coming to Montana.

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Over the last few years, we've seen lots of folks buy up property and build custom-built homes here in Big Sky Country. For some, it's a part-time residence, for others, it's more permanent.

Either way, most Montanans can't relate.

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We all know that the cost of housing has increased considerably across the state with certain areas even in more demand. Homes in places like Bozeman and Missoula have seen huge jumps, while the rest of Montana hasn't seen the big spikes, folks are paying more now than they ever have.

Before we reveal the most expensive place to live in Montana, let's take a look at the most affordable places to live in The Treasure State.

Montana's Top 6 Most Affordable Places To Live

If you're looking for a piece of Montana to call home, but you're on a budget, it can be hard to make the dream of home ownership come true. However, there are still towns here in Big Sky Country that are affordable to the average person.

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What's the most expensive neighborhood in Montana?

While Montana has several expensive "neighborhoods" to choose from, according to one source, the most expensive neighborhood in Montana is one where the average home costs 2.62 million dollars.

No, it's not the Yellowstone Club.

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Let's be honest, the homes there are way more expensive, but I don't think we can use the club as it requires a membership. The folks over at USCulture decided to take a look at the most expensive neighborhood in each state and when it comes to Montana, the most expensive neighborhood is just down the road from Bozeman.

The most expensive neighborhood in Montana is Gallatin Gateway.

I'm not sure that Gallatin Gateway is a "neighborhood" but according to the site, it takes the top spot in The Treasure State. Driving through the area, you can see houses in the hills, but according to rumor, more than one rich and powerful person calls the area home.

Taking a look at realty sites it seems you would have difficulty finding anything for under a couple of million in the area, so it seems that 2.62 number is spot on.

Ten Best Towns To Raise A Family In Montana

Montana is a great place for those looking to raise a family. So which towns are the best? According to the folks at Niche, some Montana towns stand out a little more than others when it comes to the best places to start and raise a family in The Treasure State.

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Montana's Top 5 Largest Private Land Owners

One of the hot topics here in Big Sky Country is the selling of property. Over the last couple of decades, wealthy individuals and companies have come to Montana and purchased millions of acres of land. This has caused panic among many residents of the state, especially when it comes to access to public lands.

Here's a look at the Top 5 largest private land owners in Montana according to AZ Animals

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