Billionaires In Big Sky Country: How Rich Is Montana?

If you ask Montanans what the biggest problem is with living here, you'll get a few answers, and one of those answers will be "transplants".

If you dig a little deeper, you'll find out that many Montanans dislike the "rich transplants" even more. Those folks who sold their homes in other states only to move here and jack up the real estate market. Yeah, those people are the worst!

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Of course, it isn't just happening in Montana, but it does seem that the state has been affected, according to some new data. Montana has become a playground for the rich, with properties like the Yellowstone Club, the Stock Farm Club, and other exclusive areas

So, where does Montana rank when compared to the other states when it comes to wealth? Before we reveal the answer, check out the richest neighborhoods in Montana.

How rich is Montana?

DSTGaming took a look to see where states rank when it comes to the most billionaires per capita, and Montana is ranked near the top.

It's no surprise that the number one state is New York; however, what is a surprise is the number 2 spot. Coming in 2nd for the state with the most billionaires per capita is...Wyoming. Yep, the Cowboy State.

You're probably thinking, well, how many billionaires live in Wyoming? According to the data, only 2, but when you factor in their low population, that's good enough for 2nd place.

So, where does Montana rank on the list?

Montana made the Top 10, coming in 8th. Big Sky Country came in right after Maine and right before Connecticut. According to the information, Montana has 2 billionaires that call the Treasure State home, and while that might be true when it comes to full-time residents, there are multiple billionaires that either have a house, land, or both.

Folks like Dennis Washington, Ted Turner, members of the Cargill family, folks who are married into the Walton family (Walmart), and a few others hang their hat in Big Sky Country at least part-time.

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