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The home improvement site used an algorithm to comb through Instagram posts tagged #offgridliving, focusing on posts with location data, to identify where off-gridders are congregating.
Off-grid living involves disconnecting from the electric grid and pursuing an independent lifestyle without relying on municipal services like water supply.
Not all off-gridders are showcasing their life on social media, HomeAdvisor acknowledges, but the #offgridliving hashtag is a good place to go "hunting for signs of life" in the off-grid community, the company said.
Motivations of casual off-gridders vary but generally include wanting to "get away from it all for a while" and lead an "eco-conscious life," HomeAdvisor wrote.
Here, in ascending order, are the 10 most popular US states for off-grid living, according to HomeAdvisor.
Editor's note: The legality of living off-grid can vary by county within a given state, so be sure to check local laws if you're thinking of going off-grid.
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10. New York
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9. New Mexico
An Earthship home in Taos, New Mexico pictured on July 17, 2014.
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8. Utah
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7. Alaska
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6. Florida
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5. Hawaii
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4. Oregon
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3. Arizona
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