Where Are Montanans Moving To?

Confession time, I wasn't born or raised in Montana.

Now, I know for some of you that will automatically make me "one of those", but I've lived here for years and there's no other place I would rather be. Some people are meant for the east or west coasts, some long for the heartland, and for me, it's always been the mountains.

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However, it seems that many folks living in Montana are thinking about packing up and heading out of Big Sky Country. Maybe it's the cost of living, the harsh winters, or the number of transplants that continue to move here. Or maybe, they're just looking for something new.

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The folks over at Remitly did a study to find out where people across the world would like to move to and let's just say that the results for Montanans, well it was a bit of a revelation.

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This is where it gets a bit interesting, according to the data, Montanans have been researching several different spots for relocation including a few that are outside of the United States.

Before we get to where Montanans are thinking of relocating to, let's let at some of the biggest private land owners in Montana.

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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Where people in Montana are looking to move to.

According to Remilty, there are the Top 10 Destinations Montanans Are Looking To Move To. First, let's start with the 5 destinations outside of Montana, but still in the U.S.

Portland, Oregon
Denver, Colorado
Washington, DC
Chicago, Illinois
San Diego, California

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I'll be honest, I was a little shocked by this, especially considering that both Washington DC and Chicago are known for their high crime rates. Throw in the fact that Portland has all kinds of issues with drugs plus a large homeless population, and the results are surprising.

So what about outside the United States? According to the data, Montanans are considering these five locations for a potential move.

Dubai, UAE
Singapore
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Paris, France
Calgary, Alberta

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I spent about an hour in Amsterdam catching a flight, and while I can't tell you much about the city, the airport was nice. I lived in Calgary for a couple of years a couple of decades ago and enjoyed it; however, the population has grown at a very rapid pace, and during my last visit, I didn't know where I was half the time.

The one thing all these places have in common is a much larger population than the entire state of Montana, which to me doesn't seem like a positive. What do you think? If you were to move away from Montana where would you want to go?

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5 Things To Know When Moving To Montana

Montana is known by a few nicknames. Big Sky Country. The Treasure State. The Last Best Place. We're also known for our beautiful mountains, lakes, and rivers. As well as our many outdoor activities. Millions of people visit Montana each year, and for many of them, the idea of living here is very appealing. However, before you decide to pack up and become a "Montanan," there are some things you need to be aware of.

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