Montana’s Rising Wealth And High-End Neighborhoods

With Montana being a "flyover" state and one based mostly in agriculture, plenty of people across America had an image of Montana as being poor.

Well, thanks to TV shows like "Yellowstone"—or, in some folks’ opinion, to their detriment—the idea that Montana is just a podunk hick state is changing. This perception shift has become noticeable in recent years.

Wealth and Luxury: Montana’s Hidden Affluent Areas

When people think of wealthy and rich neighborhoods, most probably are imagining places in California or New York, places like the Hollywood Hills or the Hamptons.

However, Montana is becoming a bit of a rich person's playground thanks to the Yellowstone Club and the Crazy Mountain Ranch.

Plenty of people have decided to become more than tourists over the past few years and started buying up property, which in turn boosted neighborhood wealth.

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Explore The Top 10 Richest Neighborhoods In Montana

Montana's real estate market over the past decade (especially since 2020) has exploded, and while it's slowed down recently, the effects of the state's popularity are being felt today.

Some of these places have only reached their values since the real estate explosion of the last few years, while others have long been where the wealthy in that town have always lived.

You probably won't be shocked by all the neighborhoods that earned an entry in our photo gallery found below, but take a look and see where the top 10 richest neighborhoods in Montana can be found.

LOOK: Top 10 Richest Neighborhoods In Montana

As Montana continues to grow in population, the real estate prices continue to rise. While some parts of the state might still be a bargain, much of Montana is overpriced compared to what many locals can afford. Now, Money Inc. has come out with the richest neighborhoods in Montana, and we have the Top 10 below.

Gallery Credit: Derek Wolf

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