Sidney Second Best Place in MT to Start a Family

A study of the best towns to raise a family in Montana was taken by NerdWallet. While many couples are ready to start a family, these future parents must consider several factors when choosing the right place to settle down.

NerdWallet, a consumer advocacy website, has analyzed national and statewide data to determine the best places in Montana for raising a family. Sidney ranked number 2 and high on their list that evaluated five factors:

1. Public school rating

2. Median home value

3. Ongoing cost of homeownership

4. Median income

5. Economic growth

The Best Towns for Young Families

1. Columbus

2. Sidney         

Sidney is the seat of Richland County, near the state’s eastern border. The city is a major retail center in the region, drawing people from eastern Montana and western North Dakota. Recreational opportunities are great here, too, with an 18-hole golf course, an Olympic-size swimming pool and the only indoor hockey arena in the eastern half of the state.

3. Bozeman

4. Dillon

5. Bigfork

6. Lockwood

7. Shelby

8. Lolo

9. Livingston

10. Kalispell

 

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