Montana Migration
Montana gained a net 3.1K households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 21.4K moved in and 18.3K moved out. The most arrivals came from California, and the most leavers went to Washington.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- +3.1K
- households
- Total inbound
- 21.4K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 18.3K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $79K / $65K
- Arrivals avg $79K vs Leavers avg $65K · Attracting higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +834
- 35.7K in · 34.9K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Montana.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 2.8K | $109K | |
| 2 | Washington | 2.5K | $87K | |
| 3 | Colorado | 1.5K | $94K | |
| 4 | Oregon | 1.2K | $66K | |
| 5 | Idaho | 1.1K | $69K | |
| 6 | Texas | 1.1K | $83K | |
| 7 | Arizona | 964 | $76K | |
| 8 | Florida | 708 | $78K | |
| 9 | Wyoming | 700 | $60K | |
| 10 | Utah | 666 | $68K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Montana residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | 1.9K | $63K | |
| 2 | California | 1.3K | $71K | |
| 3 | Arizona | 1.1K | $80K | |
| 4 | Colorado | 1.1K | $66K | |
| 5 | Idaho | 1.1K | $60K | |
| 6 | Texas | 1.0K | $76K | |
| 7 | Oregon | 893 | $53K | |
| 8 | Florida | 736 | $83K | |
| 9 | Utah | 656 | $58K | |
| 10 | Wyoming | 643 | $56K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Montana from?
The top state sending residents to Montana is California with approximately 2.8K households. Other top origins include Washington, Colorado, Oregon.
Where do people leaving Montana go?
Residents leaving Montana most commonly move to Washington (approximately 1.9K households). Other popular destinations include California, Arizona, Colorado.
Is Montana gaining or losing residents?
Montana is gaining residents with a net inflow of approximately 3.1K households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 21.4K, total outbound: 18.3K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +834 people (35.7K in, 34.9K out, ±6.6K), consistent with the IRS direction.