Montana
Montana

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With stunning scenery, outdoor recreation and an independent spirit, Montana might be your perfect place to call home.

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Living in Montana gives residents access to some of the best trout fishing in the country, massive mountains and wide-open prairies. Some of the best places to live in Montana include Great Falls, Billings, Bozeman and Missoula. These cities offer thriving economies, vibrant culture and lots of things to do, including shopping, great restaurants and museums. Downtown Bozeman draws many tourists while Missoula’s microbreweries, concert venues and charm lures new residents.

Quick Facts About Montana

Median Household Income
$70,712
Average Property Tax
$2,535
State Population
1,138,386
Sales Tax Rate
0 %
State Income Tax
1%%
Median Monthly Rent
$872

Experiences & Adventures in Montana

Flower field overlooking the mountains at glacier national park are among the most instagram-worthy places in the United States.

8 Instagram-Worthy Flower Fields You Must Visit

Stop and smell the roses (literally!) at these fresh flower fields that are just waiting to be explored.

Magnificent murals can be found in Great Falls, MT.

Meet the Museum Capital of Montana

Immerse yourself in history and culture in Great Falls, a major hub of Western Art.

Great Falls, MT offers myriad ways to get outside and stay active or spend time with your family.

5 Must-Explore Trails in Great Falls, Montana

Enjoy a day of adventure on one of these outstanding hiking trails in Great Falls.

Food Scenes in Montana

Women shopping at Moore's Produce Booth at the North Carolina State Farmers Market in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The Official Food of Each State in the U.S

Eat your way through America the beautiful with our guide to the official food of each state.

The Pfeifle family operates Farm Power Malt near Great Falls, MT.

Enjoy the Farm-to-Table Scene in Great Falls

Agribusinesses thrive in this Montana region, which allow residents to enjoy locally sourced fare and brews.

Typical spanish tapas concept. Concept include slices jamon, bowls with olives, anchovies, spicy potatoes, mashed chickpeas, shrimp, calamari, manchego with quince marmalade, pans with tortilla, paella, mussels on a wooden table.

Classic Small Town Dishes You Have To Try

The best way to get to know a city is to sample the local flavors. These nine regional dishes are as unique as the cities they hail from.

Healthy Places in Montana

health care in Great Falls, MT

Find Personal Health Care in Great Falls, MT

Region offers expanded services along with creative partnerships that aim to strengthen the local health care workforce.

Montana: Where to Live Now

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Discover the perfect mixture of natural features, affordability, career opportunities and mobility in Great Falls, MT.

8 Reasons to Move to Great Falls, MT

Find out how dedication to people, place and potential makes Great Falls, well, great!

River's Edge Trail in Great Falls, Montana

Best Places To Live in Montana

Pondering a move to Big Sky Country? Check out the best cities in the state to hang your (cowboy) hat.

Education, Careers and Opportunity in Montana

Diesel fuel can be produced from camelina feedstock.

Great Falls Companies Fuel Renewable Diesel Industry

Camelina, which grows well in Montana, can be turned into a key source for fuel.

For feature about public schools in Great Falls, MT.

Score an Excellent Education in Great Falls, MT

Great Falls Public Schools plays a pivotal role in preparing students for in-demand jobs in fields such as agriculture, health care and industrial technology.

Double Barrel Coffee House Café

Why I Built My Business in Great Falls, MT (and You Can, Too!)

Learn from a local entrepreneur why Great Falls is the perfect place to start a business.

Montana: Love Where You Live

There are many nicely wrapped gifts with different colored ribbons Hands of an anonymous person are putting one gift on the table. Shop local this holiday season/

The Official 2022 State-Specific Gift Guide

This year we're taking 'shop local' to the next level with the best gifts from each state to give your loved ones. 

Black Eagle Falls

Why is Great Falls Called the Electric City?

Find out this answer and other interesting facts about this sparkling city in Montana.

Fly fishing on the Missouri River near Great Falls, Montana.

The Draw of Great Falls Creates a Boomerang Effect

They grew up in and around Great Falls and then moved away. But Great Falls didn't leave their hearts. Find out why they moved back to magnificent Montana.

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