DONT move to Missoula Montana

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

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[@BeKindBeRational]

I am pleased Missoula does not have a zoo,that is, an animal concentration camp!

[@BeKindBeRational]

Scheel’s is an evangelical political corporation. As for the mall, they are dying everywhere.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Many take in rescues and give them a forever home...

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

While I agree that malls are dying overall, Scheel's have great stuff! Love that place!

[@rustyshackelford1413]

Missoula resident here. The real reason the state hates us is because they don't like our politics. We are an island of blue in a sea of red. Also, here's a tip to help blend in. In Montana, we don't have "suburbs" just towns.

[@kylewollman2239]

Loud trucks? The mall? C'mon. The real reason not to move to Missoula is the 1,000 ft 1 bed, 1 bath ramshackle houses that sell for $475,000. Wish I was exaggerating.

[@jacobhoward5939]

This is the real reason. I grew up and lived in Missoula up until five years ago, and there’s no way I could afford to ever move back.

[@gofuckyourself5295]

@@jacobhoward5939same place 2500 a month rent if not more

[@julieslocum-brager6915]

Locals want truth lying makes it worse. It’s the wealthy buying up land and driving up the price of all residential housing. Greed is the culprit!

[@julieslocum-brager6915]

We have natures zoo…. Don’t try to make us like some place else like San Diego, Dallas that’s why people are pissed.

[@julieslocum-brager6915]

Missoula was idyllic for growing up in. I don’t know where some of these people come from.

[@pegacorn13]

Hamilton is not a "suburb" of Missoula: it's a separate town altogether. Other than that, it's all true. Please for the love of god don't move here.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

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[@k1j2f30]

For the love of god, tell me why I should not move to Missoula, when I am getting the feeling to move to this mountain forested paradise it seems to be?

[@gofuckyourself5295]

@@k1j2f30kalispell or the flathead is way better move there

[@carrywolf9714]

@@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT typical blah you can have it. Believe me if your so-called rift-raft want to move here, they will. And they’ll take it by force just like the Montanans did 200 - 50 years ago. Yeh most white folks live on stolen land. Murderers and thieves without any doubt

[@KobeBeefBryan]

I’m a 31 yo man from Los Angeles, California and plan on moving to Missoula in a few months for a change of scenery. This did not discourage me at all. I’m still excited haha.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Awesome! Welcome! Reach out, let’s connect 406-926-5452

[@rockymountainwoman2618]

I have lived in Montana for over 40 years. Moved to a different community in Montana 7 years ago where I have experienced xenophobia, hostility, disrespect, mendacity, duplicity, betrayal. . . . . At this point in time, I just laugh it off. Not going anywhere and won't be intimidated. I love the landscape where I live in Montana and that keeps me happy!

[@Yesme198]

Can u atleast tell the region since I look a asian and can generally cross off the place

[@rockymountainwoman2618]

@@Yesme198 Beaverhead County. Good luck in your journey and I hope you find a place where their is a positive community.

[@nathangergen7546]

We aren't going anywhere so deal with it you moved to are state this is not California its Montana

[@joshsickels]

I wouldn't say locals are rude to out-of-staters. I feel a person projects the direction of their interactions. Missoula is a college town, and tourism is a large part of the state's economy.

[@Jaxxknown]

Hu

[@deephouse733]

I’m from London uk and live in Canada I adored Missoula and I’m glad people like this person are leaving

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Except I’m not leaving. Love it here! Check out my other videos and you’ll see

[@NathanKrueger-z9k]

If you loved Missoula, why did you move to Canada?

[@deephouse733]

@@NathanKrueger-z9k because Americans don’t give green cards to Brit’s Everybody else they do but not hard working Brit’s Canada is more open to beneficial immigration

[@tomblain7753]

She’s an active realtor there. She’s creating Clickbait videos to get people to follow her. Some of the things she said should make people think real hard about working with her. Just saying. What a ridiculous video to post.

[@doublenickel1000]

Very good comments. I lived in Missoula for a number of years from the 70s to the 90s. When I first moved there, teepee burners would make the air quality very bad every winter, especially in December since for some reason the air is stagnant at that time. In late January it would get stormier and blow the smoke out. We didn't have so much of a problem with fire as they seem to have now, although the fire up Pattee Canyon (1800 acres) happened while I was there. The medical situation seems to have changed too. When I was there, Missoula was such a center for medical professionals that the service was far more and better than you would expect for a city that size. It's a much bigger place now, though and looks like the medical establishment isn't keeping up. I was in Missoula this past summer visiting friends and I couldn't believe it. Reserve St. is now wall-to-wall commercial. I wonder what the population is now? Missoula was a very fun place to be in the 70s, when I went to college there. I suppose it's much more businesslike and impersonal now. But still a nice place.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Thanks for sharing this! Missoula has about 75K people and growing

[@srwarner3346]

" teepee burners?" Really dude ?

[@buzzyhardwood2949]

Yeah dude. That’s what they are called. Seems insane to burn a resource but smaller sawmills often did that. I saw a LOT of them in redwood country back in the 70s. Don’t know the situation now. As for Reserve Street: ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Unreal traffic jams any time I’ve gone to “Zoo” town. Reminds me of SoCal traffic. Left SoCal over 50 years ago and never looked back. Missoula grew like mad in the 90s onward from what I can tell and the city/county planners were caught completely unaware of the tidal wave that was coming. Seeing the same here in Helena where I reside now. You didn’t mention the cost of housing in Missoula😢. Cheaper for one of my family to buy a home in Polson and then commute daily to U of M than to try and rent anything near town. Buy a home for young Zoomers? Ain’t gonna happen in Missoula, or most of Montana for that matter.

[@doublenickel1000]

@@srwarner3346 They're these tall incinerators, about 20-30 ft. high that look like teepees. They burned sawdust and wood waste in them. Made midwinter very smoky. I think they outlawed them in the 80s.

[@doublenickel1000]

@@buzzyhardwood2949 Whoa, commuting from Polson? Wow. I work for the Post Office and was offered a shift in Missoula several years ago. Turned it down for family reasons. Now I realize we couldn't have afforded a house there anyway. Bought a house here in the Midwest for $85k if you can believe that. The equivalent house in MSO would've been over $400k then, more now.

[@stevephillips7884]

Trucks, trucks, trucks, lived in Darby, Logger's Day. Only semis forever in the parade, had drunks in cars driving on the lawn all around our house, exciting. Even the cops were drunk. Hiked to the end of most those long beautiful canyons. hiked the top of Trapper Peaker, the tallest Como peak, St. Joseph's Peak, worked for the Bitterroot National Forest. Loved it. Got burned out Christmas Day on Lost Horse. Winters are better than Eastern Idaho. Depends on what you like to live there. I loved it. Played hoop in the winter. I'm a bar pianist, love that.

[@robinbracken5431]

I have lived in her for over 30 years and this is a very accurate review. I would add the lack of sunshine. Being a local I didn't realize this is a problem for most people. But a recent transplant keeps me informed about how many days it has been since Missoula had a sunny day. In the winter, you will be lucky to have one sunny day a week. Also consider the poor job market, high cost of living, high housing costs, high income taxes, high property taxes, lack of private school options, and very liberal public schools.

[@robinbracken5431]

I forgot to add that casinos are everywhere and so are cannabis pot shops. I have heard some people moving in applauded this and others wish they would go away.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Not a fan of casinos either!

[@bdmenne]

@@robinbracken5431I can’t stand the smell of cannabis smoke as a non user. Don’t get me wrong, I wish I could use the stuff, but the stuff is just too potent and veers me in uncontrollable directions & then I want to gorge and veg.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

I'm with you! Gives me a big headache

[@doublenickel1000]

@@robinbracken5431 Yeah, last few years I lived there, in the 90s, casinos were taking over the available commercial space,. The problem is, there's practically no other business that can compete with casinos for revenue per square foot of floor space. So if you're a businessperson, or the owner of commercial space, what are you going to do?

[@tomblain7753]

Why do people who hate Missoula stay there? No logic in that whatsoever. Leave and make room for someone who wants to be there.

[@blakeferris7797]

The main problem here is that this lady is expecting unrealistic expectations from Missoula and Montana. She wants and expects things that a big city has. She should go to a big city. Missoula and Montana will be a lot better off without her complaining attitude.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

She would like to let you know that she loves it here, thank you. She also wants you to know that no place is perfect. People deserve to know some negatives before they decide to move her. She thanks you for your view and comment! She hopes you have great day!

[@cocoawahine]

I visited Missoula back in December 2022. Working. There a month. Snow on the ground every day. I'm from north Texas, so that's a bit much for me. Gets dark too early that far up north. Outside of my work crew I saw maybe 3 black families. I'm black. I went shopping for groceries and video cards, I went to restaurants etc. Never once did I feel uncomfortable. Not one time. Can't say that for stopping in Idaho. I would visit again and take that drive on 90 from Missoula to Seattle. When they say God's country, you can see why. People just need to venture out and see what's comfortable for them.

[@stevephillips7884]

Thank you for the info. I live south of Billings slightly in Wyoming. My neighbor had a bumper sticker said 'Keep Missoula weird.' I always wonder about the charm of that idea. Lived in the Bitterroot during the 70s. Loved the mountains, hike a lot. Your info is still appreciated to be prepared.

[@jesseb13]

I’m a Bitterrooter and we call it Methoula

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

It’s getting better!

[@rsunset327]

You forgot the army of drunk/addict hobos who steal everything not nailed down

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Has this been your experience? Is this all over Missoula or just in a specific area? This hasn't been my experience so I'm curious

[@nathangergen7546]

​@@LIVINGINMISSOULAMTit happens some times on a regular basis just keep a look out for ur stuff and have a wireless hole puncher around most the time if u catch umm in the act they leave

[@blackbird5634]

If you move there imagining it was built by Walt Disney you're in for a surprise. It's not the mall its Montana.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

The beautiful mountains beats Disney for me!

[@ahighlandlegacyboergoats]

Obviously you're not from Idaho we have everything you mentioned and then some. We are Idaho natives who are happily in the process of fleeing Idaho for the Missoula area.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

The adjustment will be easier for you then! That's great!

[@RocksNRuts4]

or maine, its the most evil behind the times rotten place on earth

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

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[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

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[@racesla]

Cool, just don't bring your white nationalist with you.

[@Geekabibble]

🤣Like Floridians, Californians and Texans who have lived there for decades aren't sick of everyone and their brothers moving to our states. They've driven up housing, insurance prices(etc) in our states. Clogged up our roads with bad drivers and more. But HUGE empty Montana(4th largest US state) has a problem if anyone moves there....poor babies, lol. Deal with it, we have had to....time to share the fun. 🙃😉😆(I live in Florida and it's the 22nd largest state, but the 3rd most populated. While Montana is the 4th largest state but only the 43rd most populated)

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

That's how the world works - people move from place to place

[@Geekabibble]

@@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT Yup, this is true, lol.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

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[@nathangergen7546]

Stay in your own dam state people just don't understand we don't want you hear and ur cry baby bullcrap

[@nathangergen7546]

😂

[@geriatricclubman7315]

I wonder what the Blackfeet, Cheyenne, Kootenai etc felt when transplants came with their cultures and beliefs.

[@bonedaddy7297]

Lived in Missoula for almost 20 years until the economy drove us to the wonderful dung heap of Seattle. Other than the economy issue we found it to be a wonderful place to live and we miss it terribly.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Come back!!

[@stevephillips7884]

She's writing to build a following, more power to her, good info.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

I made the video to share the negatives of Missoula in my opinion.

[@billymaxwell3446]

Thank you for doing this, but best view of Missoula when I left in 1993, was in the rear view mirror. Winter was fine from Oct-June, fewer people, and traffic, but no sun most of the year (Zoloft Zone), worst air quality in the lower 48, too much sports at U of M, I still have never been to the mall, sorry to hear medical care has declined. I did gigs as a property surveyor around Hamilton in 1996. I just returned for the first time earlier this year and am still in shock & horror how bad the Bitterroot is now with traffic and crowding. I still enjoy visiting and working in Lolo, but the traffic noise off of 93 is 24-7. Sidney, Terry, and Lewistown are the cutting edge places to move to, but I don't live there. Not saying where I live, but bonus is still no cell phone area. Water quality sucks naturally for most of the state.

[@MaryHall-v3t]

not true. I've lived in mIssoula since 1986 and my family has been here since 1921. love it here. I have no idea who this woman is who is telling people not to move here. but she is incorrect. housing costs are high. but they are equally high in many places. a little research into california housing costs will confirm that. smoke season? When I moved here I realized that montanans really didn't have a good grasp of what a real smoke season is. the wildfires in California are much worse.

[@Maintenance63]

I do not talk to anyone any longer. I was out going, talkative, but Wyoming cured me of that.

[@jesseb13]

Maybe it wasn’t them 🤔

[@kjam360]

What, there are no Mexicans or black people in Montana?

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

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[@kjam360]

@@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT - I was kidding when I asked that. I know black people hate the cold weather. But those Mexicans from Mexico will go to the Moon to look for work! They don't care what the weather is like! That's why I was surprised they are not flooding that State like they are doing these Southern States!

[@solomonstello]

We stole their land and chased them out 😉

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

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[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

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[@angelokings]

I should not have watched this video. Moving from FL for a job and I was already second-guessing myself. I am a homebody so I'm not as worried about long lines during events bc I probably won't go to them. I'm from Philly originally so I can handle rude people. I doubt they are meaner than a Philadelphian. Let me guess, the dating scene is horrendous too? Damnit! Why did I let your video suck me in?

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Welcome! No place is perfect. Let’s connect when you get here. 406-926-5452

[@13klecan]

I’ve lived and visited many of the states in the Rocky Mountain corridor and the SW and I made assumptions about Montana based on these states and I was wrong. My brother moved there after retiring from military (Navy Seal). Note: many of those extreme military type retire there. The Hunting, skiing, fishing, isolation, wilderness, etc. and (in the past) low land and housing cost are an attraction to that population. We’d visit him often and even bought some property around Seeley Lake. But we found that visiting and living are two entirely different things. Despite the state having a Spanish name Montana = Mountains, unlike NM, CO, AZ diversity is non- existent. The summer, when we visited…gorgeous, but when we visited late September, found that summer went directly into Winter…no long lovely fall days like in Santa Fe. Luckily my brother married a local Missoulan and has military buddies. He loves it there. I would have a hard time making friends. Another factor, not mentioned, is traveling to Missoula. From ABQ, I can get to CA, AZ, and even WA within a couple of hours, direct and cheap . Flying and driving is always a challenge to Montana. People are lovely. Love my sister in law, but think twice about moving there and the type of person that you are. If you are considering moving to Alaska, try Missoula first. If it bothers you don’t even think about our 50th state. Montana is a good halfway mark experience.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Thanks for your comment! Totally agree that traveling out of the Missoula airport can be a pain...since it's such a small airport, the destination list is short. There's always a connecting flight...usually Salt Lake or Minneapolis to go back to DC for me to visit family. Luckily they are short flights; usually under 2 hours.

[@doublenickel1000]

And Missoula is a good halfway house from elsewhere to Montana.

[@jw546]

It's difficult to fly or drive to get to Missoula, MT??? Last I checked, we are living in the 21st century. And...FYI, there's WAY MORE pot smokin' tree huggin' Libs in Missoula than there are retired military.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

What do you mean?

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

I don't think it's hard to drive or fly in and out of Missoula

[@douggrough8290]

I'm from NC and have never had any problems. I do HVAC work. I'm conservative, hunt , fish, hike, love photography, and camp all over the state. It's what you make it. Treat people like you would want to be treated. Rule One....no matter where you live....don't compare back home to Montana. We don't care how you did things in California. Quit telling us this place is backa$$wards. Then go back from where you came from. Just try to get along with everyone.

[@scutmonkeydave7102]

Anyone who watches this video and still doesn't understand why we don't like Californicators really needs to look in the mirror.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

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[@justin8953]

I’m from California and do not care what you think about me.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

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[@michaelhealy7322]

I can imagine what you think about people from Massachusetts.

[@michaelhealy7322]

I can sort of imagine why they might not be keen on incomers. Especially from urban states. It’s no secret that it’s isolated and the weather sucks. And, oh yes: Beef! It’s what’s for dinner- like it or not! So they probably figure anyone who willingly trades NYC or DC or anyplace in Florida for that is probably on the lam from something.

[@lynnrussell1641]

The fire smoke from Canada,WA ID,,OR,NorCal and MT itself funnels into the Missoula and Bitteroot Valleys for monthes on end in the heat of summer .Extremely bad air quality when the fires explode and burn for monthes.

[@JJPsyc]

ALL Mountain communirltues have the same issues. Nothing could be worse than how Colorado has gone to shit.

[@AliveLyla]

Went there for school, worst time of my life, nothing to do, terrible food, dangerous drivers, moldy houses, lack of quality anything, terrible winters and terribly hot and smokey summers. don't do it.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Sorry you had such a negative experience!

[@doublenickel1000]

Sorry your college experience was so bad. Mine was terrific. I loved every minute of it. I suppose it has a lot to do with expectations. Many people don't care for life in Montana, it's an individual thing.

[@kevinbanks6855]

Moved to another state 23 years ago. Coworker threatened to brake my leg for taking work from him. He broke his leg within 3 months of his threat. Bottom line so what anybody thinks.

[@LLOriginal]

It's the wild west and we like it like that 🤠

[@nathangergen7546]

@@LLOriginal because Montana strong are roots run deep no matter the storm

[@LLOriginal]

@@nathangergen7546 that's right my friend 💯💪😎

[@nathangergen7546]

@@LLOriginal what part of Montana are you from I'm from arlee Montana

[@carrywolf9714]

The people are ugly here. Doctors do NOT want to live here.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

I was up in Arlee last week. Great area!

[@carrywolf9714]

Missoula is hated by Montanans I hate this state but I think Missoula Valley is one of the most polluted places in the world( no it’s nowhere near as bad as Taipei but you get the idea of the terrible inversion) ironically Missoulans are not outdoors people at all so it’s so crazy that they think that they are. There is one good resturant in Missoula. Little choice and just crazy how everything closes at 4 pm period. I social at the ace hardware store at Trempler Square, one of a few (3) places where you can find friend employees.

[@LisaR808]

Oh god I couldn’t watch past #2! This could have been stated in half the time. You’re not talking to kindergarteners!!

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

You’re so sweet! Thanks for the comment!

[@kathleenlankford6027]

i was at the dmv, and there was a couple from California getting their Montana license plates. After they got the plates, they couldn't change their California plates fast enough.😮

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

lol!! I believe it!

[@Maintenance63]

Winters are long here in Wyoming, that means we have a shirt growing season. In addition, we carry winter clothes in the truck during summer months. We got caught in a nasty storm during summer. Never again.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

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[@kimberlycharbonier3304]

Hello I was thinking of enrolling to college to do my masters degree.

[@kimberlycharbonier3304]

And I have two small children wow like that sucks 😮

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

@@kimberlycharbonier3304 These are the negatives...there are a million positives! Missoula is a wonderful place for young kids; so many things to do!

[@kimberlycharbonier3304]

Yes but smoke season it’s a strong negative for me and specially the waiting period to visit health providers. I have a 1 year old and a 3 year old. Kids get sick all the time and my children’s health it’s priority.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

you should! What field are you in?

[@SoSoGirl001]

I’m surprised you didn’t mention the bears🤔. I’m visiting my family in missoula (and I’m from Germany) and while doing my research about missoula, i discovered that there are in fact bears there. As a hiking enthusiast, this concerns me, have you encountered any bears?

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Thanks for your comment! I do mention bears towards the end of the video 😁 There are spottings of bears in the area a few times a week. Very possible to run into one while hiking. Be safe!

[@john-nl8iu]

If you go out into the woods in Montana, bear mace is recommended and in some places it is required. It's like 30 dollars a can and is very easy to use. Bear attacks are rare and are really only an issue if you are camping overnight.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Great idea to have! Thanks @@john-nl8iu

[@babywah3290]

Mountain lions were a problem north of Missoula years ago, they are more dangerous than bears in general.

[@doublenickel1000]

Bears will usually run directly away from you if they spot you. If they don't, it's a bad sign😆 They can be attracted by food, so be careful there.

[@jesseb13]

Hamilton is far from a “suburb” of Missoula, and us locals want nothing to do with Methoula. This is why we only like the transplants that move here for what we have and not to change it to what it was where you came from. You are generalizing us, and it’s just flat rude.

[@kroganpopy9206]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure the only Zoo in Montana is in Billings. I went to it a couple times growing up.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Yep, it's called "ZooMontana"

[@maryshank7825]

I live in a Seattle suburb…same problem with doctors. Took me 6 months

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

oh wow! The wait is LONG, but we do love the providers we have

[@Maiyia-x1v]

You are right I used to live in missoula Montana for 4 years. . .it was hard to adjust to the lifestyle there cus I'm a city girl. So I moved back to NC back to my family.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

What was your biggest challenge? I miss the diversity of food in a major city - for me, that's DC where I grew up...you could find authentic anything

[@GenXstacker]

First thing I like to do when I visit Montana is loudly proclaim that I'm from California and will be moving to Montana together with my hippie commune 😁 They love that.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Honest question - how has the reaction been from the locals? I'm welcoming to all, but die hard Montanans aren't always so welcoming

[@GenXstacker]

@@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT That was my attempt at humor. Actually my sister married a Canadian and they bought a home near Kalispell. Then my mom moved from California to buy one a few doors down so she could help with the grandkids. For the years she was there I think they all felt welcome and never had any problems. Then again, my mom is very nice and gets along with everyone. We lived 20 years in Alaska before spending 20 years in California, so Montana was no big deal for our family.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

That's awesome to hear! We usually encounter unwelcoming locals on online platforms.

[@murrismiller2312]

learn to like the smell of feces

[@Michael-pt3bn]

Im moving to Montana from Louisiana

[@hailslaton]

The entire east coast? Wow😂 The best way to get somebody from almost anywhere on the east coast (especially the Mid Atlantic region) to come and joyfully be a thorn in your side is to say they are not welcome.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Thanks for your comment!

[@nathangergen7546]

I mean you may think that but you probably never seen what happens to someone who starts stuff in Missoula especially at the bars cops git called alot 😂

[@DanielleRourke]

I very much appreciate your thoughtful, honest, and transparent insights in this video!

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Wildheartmama]

Lived in MT my first 35 years, most in Missoula, moved to ND for grad school, I get harrassed on occasion when I come visit. Had somebody harrass me for the way I parked. Lol. (I have ND plates). They got even more mad when I told them I learned to drive in Missoula. It was annoying, but slightly entertaining.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Oh wow! That’s insane. I’ve been to Minot maaaaaany times

[@billymaxwell3446]

ND is the hidden gem of the lower 48, that is why it has a longer hate record in Montana than California.

[@craigcarter3449]

I lived there from ages 8 to 26. Went to college there. Went to visit my sister there last summer, and was told to “go back to Oregon where I belong,” while I was filling my car with gas. Oregon plates aren’t received well there, either.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

That’s so frustrating! Unfortunately I’m not surprised. Some people are just so rude

[@permanentwaves4621]

Good morning- I was led here by a news article on "urban camping" there, because of high rent. Wow. There?? How bad is that situation? We are looking to relocate.... just scouting some places.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Check out my other videos about all the positives. No place is perfect. Would love to help you find the right home in or around Missoula. Reach out!

[@JeanetteN1-g8l]

I’m shocked as a Realtor you are posting this video.

[@navigator487]

@@JeanetteN1-g8l Yeah, but better to know up front than to freak out during escrow and get buyer's remorse.

[@JeanetteN1-g8l]

@@navigator487 better ways to go over the perceived ups and downs. Just like any place. Learn the client, follow your code of ethics as a realtor and be professional. No one wants a buyer to be unhappy. Also finding a realtor who has lived in different towns here and for long enough to see the changes and know what the upcoming goals are for expansion. Professionalism and knowledge is the key.

[@babywah3290]

Missoula and Montana in general is very rural, if you’re expecting conveniences that larger cities have, then yes- do not move here. Most of the problem that locals have with newbies is them trying to change the surroundings and ways to suit them personally. Imagine the ugly American scenario and you may understand it. I did live in Missoula for a short time and most people I met were from out of state but were nice people, with the exception of the occasional goober. That last comment about noisy trucks must mean you’re on Reserve Street a lot making calls😂😂😂

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Totally agree! I just made a video about this (Living in Montana)...I harp on this point exactly - DON"T come here to change Montana; locals love it the way it is!

[@mikumikugrl54321]

What about the jobs available? Apartment rental prices? Im from rural Illinois and was just looking into moving.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Reach out - happy to help! [e-mail]

[@bdmenne]

It is their business, because huge influx into their area RAISES THE PRICES of EVERYTHING therefore making Locals POORER, WHICH IS A BIG DEAL. I’m not from there, but I have empathy. Sympathy for all movers and locals. But that’s life. Someone’s Ox will always be gored.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Thanks for your comment!

[@EuthanizePitbulls]

@3:27, This is likely correlated to the Presidential election voting results. Compare Missoula County to the rest of the surrounding area.

[@workingmansrevolution]

The reason the people out of town don’t like most of the people in Missoula is because of the college and the liberal people, or liberal ideas the colleges and professors bring. The vast majority of ranchers/farmers are very conservative people. They don’t want the government involved in their lives. Not even a little bit. The city of Missoula is not. Most of the ranchers have been on their land, or ranched / farmed for generations. They don’t want or like liberal policies being put in place because of the large voting blocks in bigger cities. Ie; Missoula.

[@julieslocum-brager6915]

@@workingmansrevolution are you originally from Missoula? I’d like to know if you were originally from somewhere else you have no business making comments.

[@julieslocum-brager6915]

In Missoula, there are all kind of people with different ideas and opinions. That’s the way Missoula should be. It’s been taken over by a Cult…. Missoula folks don’t want this change. Changing too much too quickly and just jamming places in everywhere they can. It was an idyllic place to grow up a place where you didn’t have to lock your door even at night.. where everyone got along didn’t know who anybody was voting for because it was private. We were all still friends. We played together and just enjoyed this town. Kids nowadays can enjoy that because it’s gone due to incoming people moving here raising the taxes on houses. We have to provide more services for more people with less funds here I hope a solution can be found. Most of us here in Missoula have nowhere else to go, but we have to sit here and take all these prize raises on apartments and houses. it’s hurtful. I’m just glad my folks aren’t around to witness all this crap. It’s very very sad.

[@julieslocum-brager6915]

I meant kids nowadays, can’t enjoy simplicities of days gone by

[@workingmansrevolution]

@@julieslocum-brager6915 Actually, I can make comments whether you approve or not.

[@austinwald2731]

Hamilton is not a suburb of Missoula. It might as well be a different state than Missoula. It's not even a part of the metropolitan area. Come to East Missoula, Lolo, or Wye and try to say the same thing. Oh wait, you couldn't.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

You’re right, I misspoke. Thanks for catching that!

[@howtohuman6903]

So, im done spending $1500/mo on a 1 bedroom home in CA, and done with the 105° weather. Ive lived in CA for 9 years, but moved from WA where I lived for 9 years. I also spent about 6 years in Oregon and 2 years in Nevada I think. So, will I be accepted?

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Yes! You’re welcome. Reach out! Would love to help you find the best place to live

[@gofuckyourself5295]

Rent is more in Missoula

[@davidricci9894]

Best try out North Dakota. Montana is full.

[@julieslocum-brager6915]

@@davidricci9894 I hear Colorado is really good… Montana is full…

[@kevinmartin2096]

Montanans hate outsiders for a good reason

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

That's unfortunate! You're missing on meeting wonderful people

[@kevinmartin2096]

@@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT we should only meet them while they are here on vacation and then show them the door to get out of our state

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

We all came from somewhere and unfortunately can't claim an entire state. I hope you never experience this type of hate from others if you were to ever move.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Your loss

[@kevinmartin2096]

@@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT I hope I do because it’s what has kept Montana as great as it is for as long as it has been

[@sethstrate]

no offense, but people in montana like hunting fishing, and are conservative as i am, people who aren’t like that probably should consider moving to colorado 🙏

[@TuxieTude]

Colorado is prettier.

[@sethstrate]

@@TuxieTude hell no

[@sethstrate]

@@TuxieTude too many hobos, liberals, price sucks (too high) hunting is harder to do, way too civilized

[@julieslocum-brager6915]

@@sethstrate the original Julian, what are you aliens out? I’m not moving anywhere. I was born and raised here and there’s nowhere else to go.

[@sethstrate]

@@julieslocum-brager6915 no offense but i wasn’t talking to you

[@HiTuab]

I'm from California and I'm moving to beautiful amazing Missoula.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Happy to help! Reach out 406-926-5452

[@nathangergen7546]

Just remember we were hear first and we are not moving

[@HiTuab]

@@nathangergen7546 so that means your right come before mine?

[@nathangergen7546]

@@HiTuab no that means to not be a a.s.s like we have been seeing for the past few years to the point most rural communities of Montana completely swerve Missoula

[@nathangergen7546]

@@HiTuab so yeah don't act a sertent way and we won't have a problem especially at sheels like oh you know standing in the line in a huge circle and when my father a elderly man says hi and you just look at him as if he flipped you off buddy I ain't gonna take it to nicely anymore were tired of it

[@tomblain7753]

Do your homework people. Missoula is 40 miles north of Hamilton. If that’s a suburb, then you must be from a really big city. Should’ve stayed there.

[@carrywolf9714]

This is not the last best place I can attest to that. Poor cowpoke quality people. The most interesting people in The Lonesome Dove did NOT end up or choose to stay here. Just the boring dull plodding cowpokes. “Gus” McCrae, Woodrow, Lorena, Deets - the best cowboys and thinkers had no compunctions to stay in Montana. I might add, the very best portrayal of life in Montana down to the scene, is the movie, “The Power of the Dog” which nobody seems to have seen in Montana. Haha. Take your Montana. No body wants it. John Steinbeck thought Montana was the greatest place …. To visit briefly.

[@eileeneamon9070]

@@carrywolf9714 I saw The Power of the Dog. I am a native Montanan. Yeah, it's like that in places.

[@DixieNormus_007]

l lived in Missoula for years. Reality is its the home of college liberals, hard drugs, and homeless. Add the ridiculous property taxes in Missoula county and it pretty much sucks. lts scenic in the surrounding areas though. Fire season smoke can definitely be horrible.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

I know some folks in Max! When you're ready to move back, let me know. Happy to help!

[@Maintenance63]

Fun video, do more

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback

[@carrywolf9714]

These homes are ugly here believe me all of them from $350k to $30M. The aesthetics whether downtown or in South Hills or up in the ravines of millionaires homes reflects poor taste

[@mtlefty8687]

If you moved here because malls, pro sports teams, zoos, children's museums, and diversity are important to you then you clearly didn't do your homework.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

For sure! I'm doing the research so other don't have to

[@carrywolf9714]

Perhaps dull people don’t notice the absence of humanity

[@Maintenance63]

Yeah we love our trucks, loud, obnoxious, and everywhere.

[@d.t.4523]

I'll check back if I ever decide to move there. Thank you. Keep working!

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Thank you! Looking forward to connecting in the future! Happy New Year!

[@hotsun9303]

Funny, no zoo yet the “country people” affectionately (or not) call it “Zoo town”.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Good point! 😂😂

[@kalepotter9451]

It's called zootown because everyone here is a bunch of alcoholic wild animals. You really that dumb to think that people call it zootown because we think there's a zoo? Just giving us more reason to not like transplants you guys don't even know what the f*** your talking about

[@doublenickel1000]

The Zoo are the college students and some of the locals 😄 Been there, been that

[@pegacorn13]

Speak along with me: "Mis-zoo-la". Get it?

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

lol

[@dixonbuttes6564]

Didn’t care to mention why locals are so unwelcoming and mad at transplants? How about the sudden, mass migration of exurban transplants who came in and outcompeted locals for housing and goods using the economies of the places they’re from, resulting in a quadrupling to ten-tupling house prices? How about the political colonialism, where transplants moved in mass and overran local and state politics, and helped to increase taxes and drive a cultural conversion, quickly and without the consent of locals? Locals throughout the West are incensed because of this. We didn’t want to live like the transplants, we didn’t want to live with them, and we didn’t want what they wanted. It’s intranational colonialism. Locals say NO, transplant forces a YES. 👎👎

[@cocoabean321ify]

Wow. Was considering moving there but now after watching this and realizing people dont want me there...i want to move even more lmao😂

[@nathangergen7546]

Well if ur down to be degraded on a regular basis go ahead

[@nathangergen7546]

Understand that we locals were hear first and we ain't moving

[@cocoabean321ify]

@nathangergen7546 Thank God this is America, land of the free...you either believe that or you don't. Its not under your conditions. Nobody is telling you to move but don't be blatantly ignorant and tell people they can't come there. That's just foolish.

[@simplerway489]

It's amazing what happened in parts of this country once you mentioned you're from CA. I was nearly attacked once on the way from the airport to the car rental when another passenger knew I was from California. The hostility is real, simple blind hatred. Across this country, so much misinformation about California made people forget their sense of decency. We work hard, care about our home, family, community, and country just as anyone else. Thank you for your video. I saw two black bears strolling into town when I visited Missoula once, also nearly got robbed by a drug addict, while his friend urged me to run.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Locals can be brutal haha they troll this YT channel

[@queenbri3383]

its sooo crazy you mention that b/c I stood in Missoula for quite some time. The hatred they have towards Californians is strongg. I had spoken to local about it and they explained to me why they don't like people from there and I can understand a little bit of their point. but then again, it's like get over it not everyone in California is like how you perceive them

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

@@queenbri3383 Amen! Agree on all points

[@josephcarmichael1344]

Honestly, after watching all of the video, I think I would love it there.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Great! We’d love to have you. Let me know if I can help you find the perfect home 🏡

[@michaelgl8516]

Well stay out! There's already too many people here!

[@youtube8775]

Draw a line on the ground, anywhere in the world & you’ll find people on the other side who are more than happy to hate you. That's why they're called haters. They're in the minority. Just don't turn your back on them.

[@checosa777]

a whole channel on Missoula? how many things can you say about a city? i am not even from the u.s 😂

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

There's a ton to say! Missoula is awesome and I'm excited to share about every-single-detail 🏔

[@louisdanes3662]

High taxes in Missoula City and high taxes in the County of Missoula! Check it out!

[@akplayz1154]

My brother has lived in Missoula for the past 12 years and I am seriously considering joining him out there as he loves it. I am intending to move my canine rescue and training businesses out there and my brother tells me that there is a real need for those services. Yes, I am from the dreaded California but I do not align with the majority of viewpoints out here. I currently live in Landers, CA which is VERY rural. Any advice or tips for me? We plan to rent for a while and work up to buying a large property in the outskirts in the next couple of years.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

@akplayz1154 Let's connect! Would love to help you make that move - [e-mail]

[@BondServant1110]

Real Estate Agent has always been a four letter word.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Thanks for your comment!

[@detroitMC313]

I don't get it. What's the word?

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

@@detroitMC313 SOLD - that's my most favorite 4 letter word 😂

[@richarddunhilliii4540]

We can tell if you are from CA, no need to lie.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Definitely not 🤣🤣 I’ve been to visit CA maybe twice in my life. From DC

[@richarddunhilliii4540]

@@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT Not you personally. When someone is from CA, we can tell, so there is no reason to lie.

[@anthonyjulian2728]

Just about EVERY Montanan: “ WAAAAHHH WAAAAAHHH…. They’re not from Montana! WAAAAHHH Thet are rich out of staters!!! “ I moved to Bozeman from Maui, When locals ask I tell them I moved from Hawaii. They find this perfectly acceptable and cool. As soon as I tell them I’m originally from SoCal they start acting differently, LMAO so lame. Ironically, I’m not a “rich out of stater” I work and pay rent ( Very high rent ) most of the Montanans I meet are land owners/ ranch owners/ Business men that have way more money than me. If you are a decent normal person the locals will accept you, Their bark is worst than their bark. They just fear change. Also I just moved to ZOOTOWN! lol

[@IlovetheDesert2]

Thank you so much for this video and your insights!!

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Thanks for watching!

[@chuckcarlson4366]

I would live in Montana then anywhere else

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Love it here too!

[@Nunubell]

Our family is mixed between WA State to Missoula. This is bs

[@Maintenance63]

Lack of diversity in the "gene" pool here. Trees don't branch to far. The song, "I am my own grandpa" by Ray Steven's

[@charsiu_808]

I lived in Missoula b4..it didn't suck at all

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

No place is perfect

[@charsiu_808]

@@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT you are absolutely correct. I do know and agree that the locals DO NOT like transplants ..and those people are probably transplants themselves! I lived in the extreme north east part of Montana for 8 years b4 moving to Missoula so I felt like a local..lol..I did 8 years in the most remote place I'd ever been! The only reason I don't live in Missoula is i moved to Kauai and met my husband who is Seneca. We now live near the Cattaraugus Rez in New York..love it here, but I do miss the other beautiful places I've lived b4...

[@sagebrushalan]

Rape is not prosecuted. Especially if committed by their beloved Grizz football players. And the state doesn't give a shit about the native women being kidnapped and murdered.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Thanks for your comment!

[@SilvioManfredDante85]

Because the Indians want to handle it themselves because they still have a huge chip on their shoulder after all these years.

[@nathangergen7546]

@@sagebrushalan if you live on the rez hell yes we fluffing care sooner or later someone might just meet the wrong kinda native to Montana the one with the big stick on the hip

[@crystalpurcell2622]

Can you do a video on the pros? My daughter lives there and wants us to move there.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Absolutely! Check out the other videos on my channel…they’re all positive 😀🏔️ Reach out if you’re moving, I’d love to help you find the perfect home

[@flipjupiter1]

why dont you just ask your daughter.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

I’ll gladly do another video on just the pros

[@Maintenance63]

Same here in Wyoming. Neighbors on both sides of me have behaved like Jackasses. I put fences up.

[@girmanamt]

Lived here my whole life, goal is to move out of the area eventually

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Reach out, I'd love to help you through the selling process 🏡

[@Maintenance63]

Smoke season here in Wyoming too.

[@rhondahankins4026]

Also in colder weather, Missoula gets some of the worst air quality values because of its location dynamics. It has something called a temperature inversion which holds the smog down in the valley.

[@danielmoffett1772]

Montana has turned into a California hell hole , locals are sick of the transplants

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

We love Montana the way it is! Let's not change it 💕

[@jamesrath7509]

Wonder how the black feet and crow people feel about the "transplants"

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Thanks for your comment!

[@bmet12341]

I was considering Montana to get out of crazy Florida my question I'm a Veteran do they have VA.clinics or hospitals since you mentioned the health care problems or what city in Montana would you recommend for a Veteran thanks for your video.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Missoula has a ton of veterans! I live with one! You're welcome here

[@bmet12341]

Thank you i appreciate that does Missoula have a VA clinic or hospital im also looking in the early summer for a place to live temporally until i find something permanent.@@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Yes, we have a VA clinic. Reach out, I'd love to help you find the right place.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

The VA is to blame for my father's death. They need to do better for veterans. @@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

I'm working on a video right now about VA benefits. Stay tuned!

[@TheLeftCoast]

Thanks you have convinced me not to move there from California! Haha!

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

There are SO many people from Cali - you're welcome, just keep it on the DL

[@KingGabriel-wj3zn]

Tell me about 147 w. Main St Missoula Montana apartments

[@mana9224]

Yeah we hawaiians feel the same way bout our home land. Didnt stop no one either. So get over it missoula.

[@Jdjdjfhehehd]

There is the University of Montana..like my self, was a temporary move. Would Montanans want illegals in your state or Americans?

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Thanks for your comment!

[@nathangergen7546]

@@Jdjdjfhehehd we have both we also hate both

[@rickylee4228]

How about nobody move to Montana! There, you all can move somewhere else and whine about it.

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

Thanks for your comment!

[@rebsince71]

@@LIVINGINMISSOULAMTWow. You weren’t kidding. The locals really do suck.

[@purplepunch4204]

I bet Ricky Lee is just your first name 😄

[@rickylee4228]

You’ll never know…….@@purplepunch4204

[@Tonytiger95]

“Don’t ask me or mine for nothing” Django scene vibes lol

[@michaelgl8516]

Aaahhhhh - she's from the eastcoast! That explains everything!

[@LIVINGINMISSOULAMT]

ahhh run! lol

[@ejacs5262]

.Missoula does suck I'm from the flathead never liked it there its get a motel room and get drunk for a night and head north in the morning people aren't very friendly in missoula.