Take a weekend getaway and explore Montana’s small towns. From Choteau to Terry, discover the beauty, charm, and history of these towns while avoiding all of the crowds.
We didn't actually nab the TOP spot on the list, but runner up ain't too bad. Montana certainly has some of the best small mountain towns in America - you just have to look around. Several of our small towns could make the list on any given day.
Rapid growth gets a lot of attention in Montana, but a whopping 25% of our counties have experienced drops in net migration from 2020 - 2022. Some counties saw hundreds moving out.
If buying a home in Montana has become a pipedream due to soaring real estate prices, take solace in the fact there are several small communities where you can still get a single family home for about $100K. In fact, we found a surprising number of affordable options across Montana.