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The top 10 states people are flocking to. Montana #3. Idaho #1

October 14, 2023/

  • Moving out of a city isn’t new, but people are going more rural, a study found.
  • Midwestern and southern states with smaller populations are attracting more residents.
  • Some are choosing these states because they’re less crowded.
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