Moving to Colstrip (renting, schools, live)

[Jessica's Dad]

We are moving to Colstrip, MT. We are three my wife,myself and our six year old (going on 16 it seems) daughter. The town appears to be a unique place and we are looking forward to the move.

Any advice is apreciated. Right now, housing seems to be our biggest concern, since there are not that many listed when we look.

[ElkHunter]

Originally Posted by Jessica's Dad

We are moving to Colstrip, MT. We are three my wife,myself and our six year old (going on 16 it seems) daughter. The town appears to be a unique place and we are looking forward to the move.

Any advice is apreciated. Right now, housing seems to be our biggest concern, since there are not that many listed when we look.

What brings you into these woods? Been through coalstrip a few times, Got a job lined up?

[GEORGIAINMT]

When I lived in Colstrip to teach school for 9 months (which was 9 months too many!!!) housing was almost impossible to get. That was during the 2005-06 school year. There just isn't much there. You can search on this site for Colstrip and see a very long thread about it. Good luck there. I hope you like it. I hated it and would never go back for a million $$$$$!!!! But to each his own and I hope you and your family are happy there!

[Jessica's Dad]

Yes, I do have a job lined and we are excited about finding a good job in my field during this economy. We have visited Colstrip and liked the family activities that seemed to be available.

I have read all of the threads on this site (and others), like many places it seems to have people who like and dislike it. We have made the decision to move here for our family and we hope that it works out well for us. (We did have the chance to move to Asia for a job (which has some cool aspects as well), but the schools and community appeal to us.

I may to have to pitch a tent if nothing opens up in the renting department for us. But we are optimistic still.
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[seven of nine]

Originally Posted by Jessica's Dad

We are moving to Colstrip, MT. We are three my wife,myself and our six year old (going on 16 it seems) daughter. The town appears to be a unique place and we are looking forward to the move.

Any advice is apreciated. Right now, housing seems to be our biggest concern, since there are not that many listed when we look.

Here is link to the city web Welcome to the City of Colstrip Official Website

Maybe they can help? Good luck

[GEORGIAINMT]

You will probably like it there being you have a family. It is a family oriented town. It is not good for single people, though, unless you like the bars! I was divorced during the time I was there so was very lonely and unhappy. You will most likely meet other families with things in common with you. Best of luck finding a home!