It has a trade area of over 500,000. Billings was nicknamed the Magic City because of its rapid growth from its founding as a railroad town in March 1882.

Is Billings Montana good place to live?

According to Livability.com, Billings has been named one of the 2019 Top 100 Best Places to Live by Livability.com, outpacing more than 1,000 cities (with populations between 20,000 and 1,000,000) in this data-driven ranking.

Are there mountains in Billings Montana?

The city of Billings and its vibrant downtown lie in a valley edged by sandstone cliffs and shaped by the Yellowstone River, the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 states. From Billings, you can see six mountain ranges: Beartooth, Pryor, Big Horn, Bull, Crazies, and Big Snowy mountains.

Why are so many people moving to Billings Montana?

According to a study conducted by MSU Billings, around 43% of out-of-state buyers surveyed said they moved to Montana to be closer to family. 36% said theyre originally from Montana. The biggest reasons people are coming here are safety, security and COVID-19 concerns.