Moving to Billings, MT?

If you are looking for an area that is full of outdoor fun, commerce, and is still growing, look no further than Billings! Billings is home to 150,069 residents, and they are ready to welcome you to the area! The Billings area is booming, so now is the perfect time to move to Billings. The “Magic City,” as it is often called, experienced 57% growth in some areas, and was recently named as the “Best Small City to Start a Business.” Let’s take a look at what else makes Billings a great place to live.

Geography and climate. Billings is located partly in the Yellowstone Valley, and has several distinct sections, mostly based on geography. The Rims, also called Rimrocks, are long cliffs that divide the city. When in Billings, you can see 6 different mountain ranges! As far as weather goes, you will experience hot summers and cold winters in Billings. In the summer, you will experience a couple days of temperatures topping 100 F! In the winter, expect several nights dipping below 0 F and an average of 55+ inches of snow annually! However, even with these extremes, the weather in Billings is fairly mild and typical for the Midwest, but with a little northern winter mixed in.

Entertainment. Billings is the largest city in Montana, so naturally, it has plenty of options for recreation. Outdoor lovers will find Billings to be perfection as it offers virtually every outdoor activity you can imagine – hiking, climbing, fishing, skiing, skateboarding, boating, golf, motorcycle trails, rodeos, and the list goes on. Not to mention nearby Yellowstone National Park! If music is more your thing, there are many concerts, musical venues, and festivals in Billings that will please any music lover! For even more culture, you can visit local museums, theaters, the opera, or the orchestra! If you enjoy the occasional brew, there are 10 breweries in the metro area, so you will have plenty of places to visit to sample the local flavors.

Education. If you are moving to Billings seeking higher education, you won’t have to look far! Montana State University Billings is located in town (along with MSU Billings College of Technology), along with Rock Mountain College and Yellowstone Baptist College. If you are moving to Billings with children, they will have the option to attend public or private school. The Billings School District serves over 15,000 students in 22 elementary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools. There are also numerous private and parochial schools to choose from.

Making the Move to Billings. It doesn’t matter if you are moving to Billings, MT for work, or for a change of scenery, we think you’re going to love it here! Billings was ranked the 3^rd best place in the US to raise a family, so start packing and then call U-Pack to make your move to Billings!

What is U-Pack? U-Pack is a self-move option where you pack and load your stuff, but you don’t have to drive! The drive to Billings will be beautiful through the plains, so make your trip enjoyable – ditch the rental truck! A U-Pack move looks like this:

• We bring you a moving trailer or moving container (depending on your needs) right to your door.
• You pack and load it (or we can arrange for loading or unloading help).
• We pick it up and we drive it to your door in Billings.
• You unload.
• You enjoy your new hometown!

U-Pack not only offers convenience, but also affordable prices! Want to see how you can move to Billings with U-Pack? Get a free moving quote and compare U-Pack with other moving options. You will see why U-Pack is the cheapest (and best!) way to move. Even if you are moving to areas outside of Billings, give us a call! U-Pack can deliver to many areas that other Billings, MT moving companies aren’t able to service.

Helpful Links for Moving to Billings, MT

City Website
Chamber of Commerce
Library
Visitor’s Center
Relocation Information

If we are not able to provide door-to-door delivery to your city near Billings, MT, you can save money by loading or unloading at the service center conveniently located in Billings, MT. If you have questions about serviceability to your location, please call us at 800-240-7422, and a U-Pack Moving Consultant will gladly help.