Where Are People Moving in Lewis and Clark, MT?
IRS county-to-county migration, 2023 tax year (released about two years after the tax year it covers).
People moving in
866
People moving out
845
Net migration
+251
Lewis and Clark, MT is a net gainer of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), 866 people moved in and 845 moved out, for a net gain of +251. Sustained inflows like this are one of the strongest long-run signals of housing demand.
Migration is most useful read alongside the rest of the market. People move for jobs, affordability, climate, and lifestyle, and where they come from and go to says a lot about what a county is competing on. Below are the specific counties driving Lewis and Clark, MT’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people moved to Lewis and Clark, MT from
| Origin county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Gallatin, MTMontana | 134 | 198 |
| Missoula, MTMontana | 133 | 179 |
| Jefferson, MTMontana | 127 | 226 |
| Cascade, MTMontana | 85 | 139 |
| Yellowstone, MTMontana | 82 | 132 |
| Broadwater, MTMontana | 53 | 90 |
| Silver Bow, MTMontana | 53 | 77 |
| Flathead, MTMontana | 43 | 76 |
| Maricopa, AZArizona | 39 | 71 |
| King, WAWashington | 31 | 46 |
Top counties people left Lewis and Clark, MT for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MTMontana | 142 | 203 |
| Jefferson, MTMontana | 133 | 261 |
| Gallatin, MTMontana | 120 | 145 |
| Cascade, MTMontana | 107 | 167 |
| Yellowstone, MTMontana | 79 | 120 |
| Broadwater, MTMontana | 54 | 99 |
| Silver Bow, MTMontana | 51 | 64 |
| Flathead, MTMontana | 41 | 62 |
| Maricopa, AZArizona | 33 | 64 |
| King, WAWashington | 33 | 50 |
“Returns” counts tax returns (a household proxy) that moved along each flow; “People” counts the individuals on those returns, when reported. IRS aggregate and foreign pseudo-rows are excluded. Informational only, not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Are people moving to Lewis and Clark, MT or leaving?
Lewis and Clark, MT had a net gain of +251 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with 866 people moving in and 845 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to Lewis and Clark, MT from?
The largest sources of new Lewis and Clark, MT residents are Gallatin, MT, Missoula, MT, Jefferson, MT. The full top-ten list of origin counties is in the table above.
Where do people leaving Lewis and Clark, MT go?
People leaving Lewis and Clark, MT most often move to Missoula, MT, Jefferson, MT, Gallatin, MT. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does Lewis and Clark, MT migration mean for housing?
Migration is a leading demand signal. Sustained net inflows tend to support rents and home prices when supply cannot keep up, while net outflows can soften them. Read this alongside Lewis and Clark, MT's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this Lewis and Clark, MT migration data?
It comes from IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data, which is released about two years after the tax year it covers; the figures above reflect the 2023 tax year. That lag is normal for this dataset, which counts actual tax returns rather than survey estimates.