I will never understand why people move from a bad place which was ruined by the local voting patterns to a better place and proceed to start ruining the new place by voting for the same bad ideas. If you move to Idaho, then adopt the local ways. There are reasons it is a better place to live.
Biggest con is if your a native and don't have the resources people moving here have, your getting priced out of house and home by the influx of people coming here. Out of all the states in the nation Idaho has one of the lowest average wage rates. So be prepared to make less money. Which only adds to the natives being priced out of house and home. I've heard some people from california that came here complaining that housing is now as expensive or more so then where they came from in california. I've lived here all my life and im 46.
Basically everything that they hated about where they left (high housing prices, traffic, etc) they just brought here with them. The city has changed. I used to love it, a lot, now I am just ok with it. By the way, I've been living in Boise for almost 30 years now, prior to that I grew up not far from Boise, so I've seen lots of changes. The changes in just the past 4-5 years have been the most drastic and its all in reaction to the massive influx of new people. I will be honest a lot of it is traffic frustration as it rapidly got worse around here. It's hard to stay positive when I am constantly badgered while driving in my own town, people flipping me off, running red lights, etc. It was not like this just 5-10 years ago. I get it, things change, but this was way too fast. Other people are entitled to "nice", it's a free country, etc etc. But when it grows this fast, instead of people adapting to what we have here, fitting in with our relaxed culture, they have instead kept their bad habits from where they came from, like driving like maniacs. I feel bad for people like you, that grew up here. I recently met a young couple that have grown up here, got married and want to start having a family but are putting having children on hold because they can't find a reasonable home to live in.
@@ShimmyD-u7g I've lived in Santa Cruz, CA and I share some things in common with you -dismay about the very rapid changes happening, changes for the worse.. I am upset by the influx of the techies from Silicon Valley which have changed the vibe, esp. the more aggressive traffic. Don't feel so safe anymore. Feels like crime is increasing. Plus due to Gavin Newsom's misguided housing laws passed, neighborhoods are being overbuilt as people cram multiiple buildings on their lots and tearing down small businesses to build.. more expensive housing... So.. I feel like a potential refugee - and I understand the resentment against wave of CA population..
Been here over 20 years. I travel a lot, but always love coming home to Boise. First, it's the people. Most people are kind, and are happy to be here. The greenbelt is an amazing asset. The mountains are close. There is always a lot going on. Great parks. Great downtown.
This is from perspective of a young single person. I graduated from U of Idaho and visit my friends in Boise often after college (currently living in Seattle). I think Boise is a great place if you have an established family and circle of friends. Much slower and more chill pace of life than big cities, and the outdoors are beautiful. However, it is not the ideal place to meet others and trying to form a family or circle of friends here. The weekend night life is mostly BSU students or young California transplants congregated in downtown area, and in my experience, they are mostly very closed off within their own groups and not as open to meet new people as people in Seattle are. Also, there seemed to be only one concentrated pocket of night life in downtown Boise, in contrast to other bigger cities where you have spread out pockets for different crowds like college kids, artists, club goers, well established young professionals, emo punk alternative people... I like many aspects of living in Boise, I just think it is a bit more challenging to move here as a single person trying to make friends verses moving here with a family and maybe some pre-established connections.
@@livinginidaho The flies have been horrid ever since the sun came out. Anyone who doesn't have a full on gazebo with screens prolly doesn't spend too much time outside.
"leave politics out" like it doesn't effect your everyday life. you're not being priced out by people moving here, you're being priced out by corporations buying land and homes.
The direct short flight from Boise to Burbank CA is awesome. Easy to walk off the plane at the Boise Airport, no crowds just grab get a rental car. Very low stress city, clean and safe with enough of everything you want for shopping and great food. I think it is a great place to live.
I’m from 10 mins outside Boston, Massachusetts. You can barely afford anything here anymore and I make a great living as a union electrician. Watching this video makes me wanna move and transfer unions to the Boise local
Just got off the phone with a guy doing exactly that from Texas. He'll be moving up and transfer to this IBEW here in the Boise area. Have you considered coming out for a scouting trip?
I lived there 28 years and want to go back. I'm in Oregon now hate the rain and dark skies . LOVE LOVE LOVE the weather in Boise that's why I keep thinking about going back. By the way Bends weather is a lot loke Boise's. Listening to you makes me want to go back even more .
Hi, Boise State University to me is a PRO. A major university for academics and sporting events. Although the town of Boise is not considered a college town, BSU is a PRO.
Considering moving from Buffalo, NY and I found your snow-talk positively adorable. In all seriousness, this was a very well put together, and informative list. Thank you for the information.
I'm glad you found the snow video helpful. If you have any more questions about relocating or living in Idaho, feel free to ask. We'd love to help make your move as smooth as possible!
Lots of fake conservatives here. For instance, people conflate “being Christian”, with religious freedom. Far more progressive churches in the Treasure Valley pretending to be Christian, but far too progressive and not following true biblical teachings.
I’m thinking about moving there from California…but wait before you point your gun at me! I HAAAATE CALIFORNIA always have! Even tho I was born and raised here, I’ve spent most of my life in Arizona. Got tired of the insane heat, ridiculous cost of living, plus it got cheated to blue. So Boise you’re getting another god fearing red blooded freedom loving American country boy real soon. 🎉
As someone who can no longer drive, my big questions are walkability and mass transit. My secondary question is health care and elder care availability.
David, great questions. Instead of typing things out here feel free to just give me a call 208-264-3211 and I'll see how I can help answers those for you.
Watching this from my home in Boise after moving here 30 years ago I find it entertaining, but barely scratches the surface. Both good and bad. I’m looking at Florida to retire and have questions similar to what he covers
I wouldn’t miss the snow. I miss the south im from South Carolina . And miss it . We have snow and I do not miss it. I’m thinking some day I might head back to South Carolina . But I am interested in watching more content so I did subscribe.
My motivation to move to Idaho is to flee the socio-political chaos of California, and to relocate in political climate that aligns more with my own, but to avoid hot humid climates. In otherwords, I would prefer the 4-season climate of Boise Idaho with the more libertarian-leaning conservative folks, than the same down South. However, and disappointingly, I read that the socio-political climate is changing in Idaho, particularly in Boise, with more "progressives" around. I'm sure Boise still isn't the "belly of the beast" as California is, but it could be in less than a few years.
You can also tell who has never been outside of idaho by the way they reject growth and progression. Get out once in a while and see how advanced the world has become.
Hey, great job! I moved away 4 years ago and planning to move back. Kinda waiting for the housing market to correct a bit. I was on crutches for a year and they are very few handicap spots and they are NEVER convenient and sometimes they are hidden and sometimes people / store owners use the spot for their business. God help you if you bring it up to the store owner. This one is tough. Some of my data: - Boise is a LONG way from anywhere. - lots of people are moving to Boise. - finding a house with a yard is incredibly difficult. This one is craZy given all the land in the Wild West! - Boise is the extreme of All seasons. - Weather inversion in January is very difficult if you have respiratory issues. - If you require access to handicap services, best of luck. Handicap access is limited, it’s never convenient , sometimes a handicap parking spot is hidden or the store owner is using the spot to wash bikes and spray your car because the store owner is upset that you are using their spot. + boise can be 108 degrees and as soon as the sun goes down it’s paradise. + every season offers different and amazing activities. This one is HUGE. So much to do no matter the season. + Some of the nicest people you will ever meet. + Green belt + best french fries you will ever eat. + Boise River has something to offer in all four seasons. + BSU + between 2 hours everything Idaho is waiting on you. + Not everybody is staying yippee!
@@livinginidaho Fairhope Alabama. Short story. I put my Boise property on the market with the intent on moving closer to the foot hills. I knew it was risky, in that I might create a homeless situation. I sold this property for a hefty profit and got lucky and put a property in Hidden Springs under contract. Turns out the property fleas actually in Cartwright Ranch and the light pollution was brutal and I backed out of the contract. At the last minute I found the most perfect house through a friend. The house was not on the market yet and the seller and I used the title company to handle everything. Until we closed the seller agreed to one of my conditions to rent the property until we closed. There were a couple of issues in the inspection, but seller agreed to fix several items which is normal. Other than there was a smell in the pantry, apparently something busted at some point, I was beyond excited. After living in the house for a few days I noticed another smell coming from the fire place. One night the smell became too much and as I inspected I noticed the fireplace black paint was melting. The chemical smell was beyond toxic and I could taste it. At 1 am the particulate matter (smell) was everywhere in the house. I have reactive airway disease and had to vacate. I found a hotel and the next morning I had to go to the hospital and ended up staying for a bit. The particulate matter destroyed everything I owned except for a few items. I stayed in the hotel for about a month trying to find a house but eventually gave up. With all my stinky stuff I loaded everything into a moving truck in the hotel parking lot. A buddy told me to move to Fairhope and I got on Zillow and located an awesome new house for cheap in a gated community. I owned the house for 26 months and almost doubled my money. Life lesson #239 - selling a home in a craZy market is risky, especially when California peeps drove the market to insane levels paying craZy money for a ranch. It was great being near the beach. The value that Boise brings is its multidimensional aspects. Living near the beach is more single dimensional. This became more apparent over time. Sorry for the long comment, but hopefully someone will read this and not try to play in a housing market when everything is craZy. Fairhope is an awesome place. The people are amazing. I’m an outdoor person with snowshoes, mountain bikes, tents, etc. Idaho rocks and especially Boise!!
@@lifeisgoodafter60 Bless you for going into the details that answers many questions I have. I'm 70 and a bit risk adverse at this point in my life, so I rather limit the excitement and chaos to the fun stuff. Cheers
It's small right now, but if you keep encouraging people to move here from other states, it won't be smaller city anymore! My husband and I move to Boise in 2017 from Wichita, Kansas because Boise was a comparable size at the time, but not anymore.
Just moved here a month ago - found awesome gated community in Eagle (lots of personality here and still good housing costs). I love it here - moved from Portland to be closer to family. Nice job on the video. :D
This is hugely helpful!! I'm in PDX and it's full of plusses, but there's something about a place that's more 'homey' that is appealing about Boise. Also-- I could learn how to surf! And paddleboard! And get outdoor wheels for my roller skates! I'm going to review more of your offerings for sure.
I appreciate the quality of your videos but I think some of the things that I’m looking for when moving to a new place are missing in this video 😅 I’m looking for restaurants, comic book stores, movie theaters, museums/gardens etc. In this video, I think the only con for me was the hot summers (I hate summer) and that it doesn’t get enough snow 😂 oh well, I’ll be there soon anyway.
I have been watching several of your videos I have always loved Idaho, so I am getting ready to retire and would love to move there I love to golf and the outdoors.
Also keep in mind guns. I don't mind since I'm a conservative and I carry everywhere I go, but everyone is carrying. Even in places like the Boise Towne Square Mall which is technically a gun free zone, most of the time there are people in the mall carrying a firearm. Also if you're not a conservative you're not going to fit in well here. Most people in the state will shun you if you are a democrat.
Great video. I'm coming from Cleveland Ohio. To me there are no cons. I lived there in 2017 had to move i lived in LOGAN utah and no going back to Boise for the rest of my life.
I dont mind shoveling snow as along as its not like New England snow. Thats miserable. Isolation is also a pro, love the idea of being surrounded by wilderness and community. No wind love that, don't love that everyone (I'm guilty to) wants to move there, I'm trying to avoid rising housing costs.
Arizona's dry heat is definitely a world apart from Tennessee's more humid climate. In contrast, Idaho, especially in the Boise area, has a much drier climate, more similar to Arizona, though not quite as extreme. This dry air can be a lot gentler on the joints for many people. Plus, Idaho's weather is generally milder, so you might find it more comfortable overall. Hope this helps, and feel free to ask if you have more questions!
Joe happy to have you hear. Yes, I've got that on my list of content to make. Can you do me a favor.... can you share a few questions you'd like to get answered.
I second this request! Specifically: taxes as related to retirement, in comparison to other nearby states. Healthcare specialties that might be missing that would require travel to Portland. Thank you!
The biggest retirement concern is taxes. The trifecta: income, sales, and property taxes. Is social security taxed by Idaho? It is by CA as income… Medical comparisons are: cost and availability of services typically needed by retirement aged folks. I imagine they are mostly available only in the larger cities. Thanks again!
By Fryday June 14TH, 2024 I'll be Moving forward out of the Sunrise Studios and heading West for the Remission of Supernatural Brewing and Spirits of Lovely Ladies in search of Paradise Pictures a Division of Fry's Enterprise.
I guess that could be the case. I think in some cases we need to go elsewhere. . Always do what is best for you. I do stand by that the traffic is horrible and they drive too fast.@@PaulHale
The traffic is out of control. The city has allowed so mutch building to occur and has done little to improve traffic. Many roads are still single lanes trying to move 3 to 4 times more vehicles than when these roads were built. And they wonder why theres so much road rage.
Also latitude has to do with the total daylight. I live near the Canadian border in WA and I get 30 min less daylight in the winter compared to Boise as they are well south but I also get 30 min more total day light in the summer.
@@livinginidaho Ferndale. I have family in Idaho Falls and in ID a lot. Salmon, it’s one of favorite small towns in ID and it’s probably one of our choices to retire to
So i was thinking about going to Boise for a contracted job. My husband and i are Floridians. We traveled from Midwest to the West Coast but never experienced Idaho. We currently live in Phoenix AZ and we don't like the heat and hard to get used to the air pollution here. My husband has asthma and allergies. AZ is killing him with his allergies. What would you say about someone that has allergies being in Boise? My husband and I love the outdoors and hiked many places. Im more of a water baby than he is 😂 and love water activity. We not concern about snow since we experienced worse snow before. We lived in Lubbock TX and population there was 264,000 in 2022. We loved the vibe because coming from Florida everyone in Lubbock TX are very nice people (NE ppl are even nicer lol). My biggest concern is we are a mix couple so would it be difficult for my husband (African American) to get a job in Boise? We not sure. Yes its sad we have to be concern about this.
im hispanic and Idaho native. we now lives in south Texas but miss idaho so much and luckily get to visit yearly to visit family. I have to say there is a big African american population. I don't see why it wouldn't be a problem in him finding a job. W/that said, I do have to mention, my family and I have been victims of racism when we traveled north of Idaho. this was back in 1990-2002 time. not sure how much has changed since then but I would just be aware of that. other than that Idaho is amazing and the people are wonderful in the Nampa, caldwell, meridian and boise area. good luck!!
My son is living there, we going to check it out this summer, thinking in buying a house for retirement, can we buy a house even if we no live there? we from Hawaii.
Thank you so much for this , we live in Omaha NE departing from the military as an air force family as business owners and looking forward to the move 😊
In Idaho Falls, you're meeting for a group cycle ride. It's mid June, a sunny day, but the temperature is in the mid 30's and blowing 30-40 mph at 8:am.
I've lived around Phoenix for over 45 years and watched it grow, but instead of centralizing services and planning ahead, for the last half of my years here PHX has had to try to play catch up with freeways, smart expansion, infrastructure, and services, and for me it is always too little too late. I still love the state, but city management in general has been poor and there isn't as nice of a community feel as their once was. Smaller towns like Gilbert and further outlying towns are trying, but you miss on the history and such. But as I type I am sitting a block away from Hyde Park, have enjoyed being able to walk everywhere - from Camel's Back to downtown shops and stops, to the river walk, with almost EVERYONE I pass saying hello, striking up conversations, and willing to share their favorite places around here. And you have a respectful blend of politics, but within an open community, which even as a conservative Republican (NOT a MAGA RINO) I am loving. Just strong community of 'we the people' living together well from what I have seen. I am sure more rural places lean right, but as we explore I haven't had to see the uglier side of that yet. Or the over-spent, handout entitlement going to far left can bring. It is expensive for housing, but I think folks don't realize that every place that people want to live (Like beach towns and cities) drive prices up. Sucks, but that is how supply and demand, with capitalism works.
I'm in Blaine county, but for the new people thinking about moving to Boise, can you make a video about ev chargers? Just for the ones that have EVs. Maybe?
Thanks for watching. For a list of ev chargers in the Boise are you can check this out www.cityofboise.org/programs/climate-action/electric-vehicle-charging-stations/
Yeah, the apartment I rented 7 years ago for a reasonable price now rents for more than double that. Whose income has increased that much? I left and I couldn't afford to live there now. The small city feel is gone and the traffic is terrible. It's fine if you have lots of money. And the politics ... well don't go there if you have a difficult pregnancy. The place is losing Ob-Gyns like crazy.
Idaho is full.Go somewhere else. The wages are absolute crap and the cost of housing is ridiculous thanks to all the teleworking California transplants. We are a very red state and unfortunately, the transplants are moving to Boise and trying to blue us up. Yes, the state is beautiful. Yes, the people are nice. But the native Idahoans are getting super tired of the political BS and the desire of outsiders to make us California, Oregon, Washington, New York or any of the other states lost to a few radical lefties willing to cheat, steal and break the law to take control of the state.
"The wages are absolute crap and the cost of housing is ridiculous" thanks to all the Silicon Valley tech bros buying up vacation homes, etc. in past 4 years. So interesting to read this forum as people in Boise complaining about same things we here in coastal CA upset about... #migration
interest rates are going up and prices are coming down. People are on the fence. If interests rates go down, pricing will increase, demand will go up and inventory will go down.
Your right, Hemmingway did live in Idaho, but it wasn't Boise... He lived 3 hours east in Sun Valley Idaho. I did a video on Sun Valley - th-cam.com/video/pQReVW9l4Ik/w-d-xo.html
Your videos. lol. My company has branches in Nampa, Meridian, and Boise and one over in Twin Falls. I will be able to transfer as I run our Salem Oregon location now and will be able to take a sales territory over there. my wife is into a pediatrics nursing career upon graduation and is going to try to get some sort of residency program at St. Luke’s. we are newlyweds who met after raising five adult sons between the two of us, and our empty nesters, and very young for our ages. Financially, Caldwell makes the most sense just from doing 100s of searches on Zillow.
tell everyone that boise is terrible and to stay away, we dont need to grow and become a big city. its a good size. stop coming here and making the traffic worse lol
If you look at the license plates you might see a few Confederate flags; when I lived in Massachusetts in the seventies; I’d see a few Confederate flags on a few license plates; I’m a black man but looking at them didn’t bother me at all.
The political environment is another factor. Guys in old pickups with Trump flags and confederate flags driving around, or congregating in parks and showing their guns to each other. Dumbass politicians like Raul Labrador. Traffic is stupid - the area was never well planned to handle traffic - far worse than you’d expect for a city of Boise’s size. Hot as hell in the summer - so hot that fish don’t bite. Outdoor activity - yes. Wanna-be big city politics. I relate all this having lived in Boise in the late 80’s and in Caldwell in the last few years. Houses super expensive - think California prices.
Home prices the same as CA?? I cannot stand that people from Idaho have such arrogant and contemptuous opinions about people from a state they have never been and only have info from TH-cam videos. My CA home sold for 1.1m. My home here cost me 370k all in. You’re welcome for the In N Out (Top Flight etc) btw.
@@scrwwea_nhl_hut5288quit acting like some disgusting white knight liberal. California is a failed state that was ruined by progressivism. People sell their shack on the beach for $4m and go pay $500k for a 120k house in Idaho, forcing Idahoans out of the housing market.
Boise is ASS! Anyone thinking of moving here should reconsider. There is nothing to do here. There are zero good restaurants. The weather is unpredictable. This entire video is propaganda
I’m moving to Idaho! there seems to be very few blacks, and there are a lot of very pro-white people there! My wife and I are excited to be a part of a strong white identity in the state and start a family!! 🙂❤️
I will never understand why people move from a bad place which was ruined by the local voting patterns to a better place and proceed to start ruining the new place by voting for the same bad ideas. If you move to Idaho, then adopt the local ways. There are reasons it is a better place to live.
Maybe idaho should build a wall around the entire state. A big beautiful wall. And get Mexico to pay for it.
@@Paul-nm3cw Sorry bud, I will never again vote for the corrupt fantasy utopian party
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Well said!!!
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Biggest con is if your a native and don't have the resources people moving here have, your getting priced out of house and home by the influx of people coming here. Out of all the states in the nation Idaho has one of the lowest average wage rates. So be prepared to make less money. Which only adds to the natives being priced out of house and home. I've heard some people from california that came here complaining that housing is now as expensive or more so then where they came from in california. I've lived here all my life and im 46.
Basically everything that they hated about where they left (high housing prices, traffic, etc) they just brought here with them. The city has changed. I used to love it, a lot, now I am just ok with it. By the way, I've been living in Boise for almost 30 years now, prior to that I grew up not far from Boise, so I've seen lots of changes. The changes in just the past 4-5 years have been the most drastic and its all in reaction to the massive influx of new people. I will be honest a lot of it is traffic frustration as it rapidly got worse around here. It's hard to stay positive when I am constantly badgered while driving in my own town, people flipping me off, running red lights, etc. It was not like this just 5-10 years ago.
I get it, things change, but this was way too fast. Other people are entitled to "nice", it's a free country, etc etc. But when it grows this fast, instead of people adapting to what we have here, fitting in with our relaxed culture, they have instead kept their bad habits from where they came from, like driving like maniacs.
I feel bad for people like you, that grew up here. I recently met a young couple that have grown up here, got married and want to start having a family but are putting having children on hold because they can't find a reasonable home to live in.
@@ShimmyD-u7g we need to wall Cali in
@@ShimmyD-u7g I've lived in Santa Cruz, CA and I share some things in common with you -dismay about the very rapid changes happening, changes for the worse.. I am upset by the influx of the techies from Silicon Valley which have changed the vibe, esp. the more aggressive traffic. Don't feel so safe anymore. Feels like crime is increasing. Plus due to Gavin Newsom's misguided housing laws passed, neighborhoods are being overbuilt as people cram multiiple buildings on their lots and tearing down small businesses to build.. more expensive housing... So.. I feel like a potential refugee - and I understand the resentment against wave of CA population..
i’m 58, it’s like that everywhere. i’m sorry, i really am.
Same here in Bend Oregon.
Been here over 20 years. I travel a lot, but always love coming home to Boise. First, it's the people. Most people are kind, and are happy to be here. The greenbelt is an amazing asset. The mountains are close. There is always a lot going on. Great parks. Great downtown.
You summed it up well.
Thanks for watching and for the comment.
This is from perspective of a young single person. I graduated from U of Idaho and visit my friends in Boise often after college (currently living in Seattle). I think Boise is a great place if you have an established family and circle of friends. Much slower and more chill pace of life than big cities, and the outdoors are beautiful. However, it is not the ideal place to meet others and trying to form a family or circle of friends here. The weekend night life is mostly BSU students or young California transplants congregated in downtown area, and in my experience, they are mostly very closed off within their own groups and not as open to meet new people as people in Seattle are. Also, there seemed to be only one concentrated pocket of night life in downtown Boise, in contrast to other bigger cities where you have spread out pockets for different crowds like college kids, artists, club goers, well established young professionals, emo punk alternative people... I like many aspects of living in Boise, I just think it is a bit more challenging to move here as a single person trying to make friends verses moving here with a family and maybe some pre-established connections.
Very interesting. Thanks.
Seems kinda true. Not to mention this place has more flies than I have ever seen and the smoke levels here are ridiculous.
@DUB-Track the smoke and flies were bad the last few weeks
@@livinginidaho The flies have been horrid ever since the sun came out. Anyone who doesn't have a full on gazebo with screens prolly doesn't spend too much time outside.
"leave politics out" like it doesn't effect your everyday life. you're not being priced out by people moving here, you're being priced out by corporations buying land and homes.
The direct short flight from Boise to Burbank CA is awesome. Easy to walk off the plane at the Boise Airport, no crowds just grab get a rental car. Very low stress city, clean and safe with enough of everything you want for shopping and great food. I think it is a great place to live.
I’m from 10 mins outside Boston, Massachusetts. You can barely afford anything here anymore and I make a great living as a union electrician. Watching this video makes me wanna move and transfer unions to the Boise local
Just got off the phone with a guy doing exactly that from Texas. He'll be moving up and transfer to this IBEW here in the Boise area. Have you considered coming out for a scouting trip?
I lived there 28 years and want to go back. I'm in Oregon now hate the rain and dark skies . LOVE LOVE LOVE the weather in Boise that's why I keep thinking about going back. By the way Bends weather is a lot loke Boise's. Listening to you makes me want to go back even more .
Not too far!
Thanks for watching and commenting
I live in Bend, and in the last 9 years it has grown so fast!😮😢
It's all good until it's 100+ for 3-wks straight
Tell me about it! It's so hot right now
Hi,
Boise State University to me is a PRO. A major university for academics and sporting events. Although the town of Boise is not considered a college town, BSU is a PRO.
The traffic is bad all the locals will dislike you especially if your from California
Considering moving from Buffalo, NY and I found your snow-talk positively adorable.
In all seriousness, this was a very well put together, and informative list. Thank you for the information.
I'm glad you found the snow video helpful. If you have any more questions about relocating or living in Idaho, feel free to ask. We'd love to help make your move as smooth as possible!
If you're comin to Idaho, LEAVE YOUR DAMN POLITICS!
Thanks for watching
Lots of fake conservatives here.
For instance, people conflate “being Christian”, with religious freedom.
Far more progressive churches in the Treasure Valley pretending to be Christian, but far too progressive and not following true biblical teachings.
I’m thinking about moving there from California…but wait before you point your gun at me! I HAAAATE CALIFORNIA always have! Even tho I was born and raised here, I’ve spent most of my life in Arizona. Got tired of the insane heat, ridiculous cost of living, plus it got cheated to blue. So Boise you’re getting another god fearing red blooded freedom loving American country boy real soon. 🎉
Have you move to boise yet?
How is it?
They probably won’t kill you if you move to Idaho for work, family or other necessary reason 😅
As someone who can no longer drive, my big questions are walkability and mass transit. My secondary question is health care and elder care availability.
David, great questions. Instead of typing things out here feel free to just give me a call 208-264-3211 and I'll see how I can help answers those for you.
I was born and raised in Boise. This video is nice but the politics isn't for me. But I do come home to visit family.
Thanks for watching and sharing. Boise isn't right for everyone :)
Why did you move?
Watching this from my home in Boise after moving here 30 years ago I find it entertaining, but barely scratches the surface. Both good and bad.
I’m looking at Florida to retire and have questions similar to what he covers
Ok, I commented early. No one fly fishes in 20 minutes in Boise
And plenty of towns have way better rivers
Came here for work and the wife and myself included fell in love with it and us being from Texas
I wouldn’t miss the snow. I miss the south im from South Carolina . And miss it . We have snow and I do not miss it. I’m thinking some day I might head back to South Carolina . But I am interested in watching more content so I did subscribe.
This is also me I subscribed on both channels .
My motivation to move to Idaho is to flee the socio-political chaos of California, and to relocate in political climate that aligns more with my own, but to avoid hot humid climates. In otherwords, I would prefer the 4-season climate of Boise Idaho with the more libertarian-leaning conservative folks, than the same down South. However, and disappointingly, I read that the socio-political climate is changing in Idaho, particularly in Boise, with more "progressives" around. I'm sure Boise still isn't the "belly of the beast" as California is, but it could be in less than a few years.
thank you so much for sharing. This information definitely helps.
I’m glad it was helpful.
You can tell that you’re not from Boise, because you pron it with a Z
Thats correct!
You can also tell who has never been outside of idaho by the way they reject growth and progression. Get out once in a while and see how advanced the world has become.
@@Paul-nm3cw Is this in response to the pronunciation comment? What does someone correcting the pronuciation of their hometown have to do with travel?
Ive lived here my entire life and i pronounce it with a z.
@@Paul-nm3cw if by growth you mean numbers, then that is NOT progression; that's congestion and brings a lot of problems with it.
Hey, great job! I moved away 4 years ago and planning to move back. Kinda waiting for the housing market to correct a bit. I was on crutches for a year and they are very few handicap spots and they are NEVER convenient and sometimes they are hidden and sometimes people / store owners use the spot for their business. God help you if you bring it up to the store owner. This one is tough.
Some of my data:
- Boise is a LONG way from anywhere.
- lots of people are moving to Boise.
- finding a house with a yard is incredibly difficult. This one is craZy given all the land in the Wild West!
- Boise is the extreme of All seasons.
- Weather inversion in January is very difficult if you have respiratory issues.
- If you require access to handicap services, best of luck. Handicap access is limited, it’s never convenient , sometimes a handicap parking spot is hidden or the store owner is using the spot to wash bikes and spray your car because the store owner is upset that you are using their spot.
+ boise can be 108 degrees and as soon as the sun goes down it’s paradise.
+ every season offers different and amazing activities. This one is HUGE. So much to do no matter the season.
+ Some of the nicest people you will ever meet.
+ Green belt
+ best french fries you will ever eat.
+ Boise River has something to offer in all four seasons.
+ BSU
+ between 2 hours everything Idaho is waiting on you.
+ Not everybody is staying yippee!
Thanks for watching and sharing all this helpful info. Where did you move to when you left?
@@livinginidaho Fairhope Alabama. Short story. I put my Boise property on the market with the intent on moving closer to the foot hills. I knew it was risky, in that I might create a homeless situation. I sold this property for a hefty profit and got lucky and put a property in Hidden Springs under contract. Turns out the property fleas actually in Cartwright Ranch and the light pollution was brutal and I backed out of the contract. At the last minute I found the most perfect house through a friend. The house was not on the market yet and the seller and I used the title company to handle everything. Until we closed the seller agreed to one of my conditions to rent the property until we closed.
There were a couple of issues in the inspection, but seller agreed to fix several items which is normal. Other than there was a smell in the pantry, apparently something busted at some point, I was beyond excited.
After living in the house for a few days I noticed another smell coming from the fire place. One night the smell became too much and as I inspected I noticed the fireplace black paint was melting. The chemical smell was beyond toxic and I could taste it. At 1 am the particulate matter (smell) was everywhere in the house. I have reactive airway disease and had to vacate. I found a hotel and the next morning I had to go to the hospital and ended up staying for a bit.
The particulate matter destroyed everything I owned except for a few items. I stayed in the hotel for about a month trying to find a house but eventually gave up. With all my stinky stuff I loaded everything into a moving truck in the hotel parking lot. A buddy told me to move to Fairhope and I got on Zillow and located an awesome new house for cheap in a gated community. I owned the house for 26 months and almost doubled my money.
Life lesson #239 - selling a home in a craZy market is risky, especially when California peeps drove the market to insane levels paying craZy money for a ranch.
It was great being near the beach. The value that Boise brings is its multidimensional aspects. Living near the beach is more single dimensional. This became more apparent over time.
Sorry for the long comment, but hopefully someone will read this and not try to play in a housing market when everything is craZy. Fairhope is an awesome place. The people are amazing. I’m an outdoor person with snowshoes, mountain bikes, tents, etc. Idaho rocks and especially Boise!!
@@lifeisgoodafter60 Bless you for going into the details that answers many questions I have. I'm 70 and a bit risk adverse at this point in my life, so I rather limit the excitement and chaos to the fun stuff. Cheers
First Off there is not a z in Boise.. People need to learn how to pronounce the City name.
I love living in Boize. I also like how I say boize.
That the way people say! I didn’t pronounce Boise with “z” correctly until I realized it!! 🤭😅
Thanks for watching and commenting
I'm sure it's Boyzee, isn't it, if not it is now!
It’s prounounced “Boy-see.” There is no Z sound. I grew up here, and I don’t know anyone who uses a harsh “Z” sound.
It's small right now, but if you keep encouraging people to move here from other states, it won't be smaller city anymore! My husband and I move to Boise in 2017 from Wichita, Kansas because Boise was a comparable size at the time, but not anymore.
To be fair, Witchita is also significantly larger now
He’s a realtor. That’s his job.
you act like you’re not part of the problem lady relax 😂
Just moved here a month ago - found awesome gated community in Eagle (lots of personality here and still good housing costs). I love it here - moved from Portland to be closer to family. Nice job on the video. :D
Thanks and welcome to Idaho
This is hugely helpful!! I'm in PDX and it's full of plusses, but there's something about a place that's more 'homey' that is appealing about Boise. Also-- I could learn how to surf! And paddleboard! And get outdoor wheels for my roller skates! I'm going to review more of your offerings for sure.
I appreciate the quality of your videos but I think some of the things that I’m looking for when moving to a new place are missing in this video 😅 I’m looking for restaurants, comic book stores, movie theaters, museums/gardens etc. In this video, I think the only con for me was the hot summers (I hate summer) and that it doesn’t get enough snow 😂 oh well, I’ll be there soon anyway.
I’m thinking about moving to Boise
Biggest con... cost of living is outrageous!
Born and raised in the treasure Valley, Boise was great until McLean became mayor.
I have been watching several of your videos I have always loved Idaho, so I am getting ready to retire and would love to move there I love to golf and the outdoors.
Also keep in mind guns. I don't mind since I'm a conservative and I carry everywhere I go, but everyone is carrying. Even in places like the Boise Towne Square Mall which is technically a gun free zone, most of the time there are people in the mall carrying a firearm. Also if you're not a conservative you're not going to fit in well here. Most people in the state will shun you if you are a democrat.
Great video. I'm coming from Cleveland Ohio. To me there are no cons. I lived there in 2017 had to move i lived in LOGAN utah and no going back to Boise for the rest of my life.
Congrats on the upcoming move. Thanks for watching. We’re here is you need help.
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Where in the east coast other than Florida do you get to wear shorts year around.... Nc,sc,va,tn ga are all known for having 4 clear seasons
I dont mind shoveling snow as along as its not like New England snow. Thats miserable. Isolation is also a pro, love the idea of being surrounded by wilderness and community. No wind love that, don't love that everyone (I'm guilty to) wants to move there, I'm trying to avoid rising housing costs.
Boise is like a hidden gem that’s been discovered.
Thanks for watching and for the comment.
Love a good red state ❤.
i lived in AZ for 23 years and then moved to TN. Now I have arthritis symptoms with the damper weather, etc. Any info you can share?
Arizona's dry heat is definitely a world apart from Tennessee's more humid climate.
In contrast, Idaho, especially in the Boise area, has a much drier climate, more similar to Arizona, though not quite as extreme. This dry air can be a lot gentler on the joints for many people. Plus, Idaho's weather is generally milder, so you might find it more comfortable overall. Hope this helps, and feel free to ask if you have more questions!
We just found your video channel and love it! Any chance that you can do one on retirement and healthcare in the Boise area?
Joe happy to have you hear. Yes, I've got that on my list of content to make. Can you do me a favor.... can you share a few questions you'd like to get answered.
I second this request! Specifically: taxes as related to retirement, in comparison to other nearby states. Healthcare specialties that might be missing that would require travel to Portland. Thank you!
The biggest retirement concern is taxes. The trifecta: income, sales, and property taxes. Is social security taxed by Idaho? It is by CA as income… Medical comparisons are: cost and availability of services typically needed by retirement aged folks. I imagine they are mostly available only in the larger cities. Thanks again!
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Moving forward out of the Sunrise Studios and heading West for the Remission of Supernatural Brewing and Spirits of Lovely Ladies in search of Paradise Pictures a Division of Fry's Enterprise.
airport is great, good Doctors, but Traffic is terrible and they drive way too fast
Unless you need a good OB/GYN.
I find the traffic to be just fine... I think it really depends on what you're use to. Thanks for watching and sharing.
I guess that could be the case. I think in some cases we need to go elsewhere. . Always do what is best for you. I do stand by that the traffic is horrible and they drive too fast.@@PaulHale
The traffic is out of control. The city has allowed so mutch building to occur and has done little to improve traffic. Many roads are still single lanes trying to move 3 to 4 times more vehicles than when these roads were built. And they wonder why theres so much road rage.
Also latitude has to do with the total daylight. I live near the Canadian border in WA and I get 30 min less daylight in the winter compared to Boise as they are well south but I also get 30 min more total day light in the summer.
You’re right. Thanks for sharing and watching. You in Bellingham?
@@livinginidaho Ferndale. I have family in Idaho Falls and in ID a lot. Salmon, it’s one of favorite small towns in ID and it’s probably one of our choices to retire to
So i was thinking about going to Boise for a contracted job. My husband and i are Floridians. We traveled from Midwest to the West Coast but never experienced Idaho. We currently live in Phoenix AZ and we don't like the heat and hard to get used to the air pollution here. My husband has asthma and allergies. AZ is killing him with his allergies. What would you say about someone that has allergies being in Boise? My husband and I love the outdoors and hiked many places. Im more of a water baby than he is 😂 and love water activity. We not concern about snow since we experienced worse snow before. We lived in Lubbock TX and population there was 264,000 in 2022. We loved the vibe because coming from Florida everyone in Lubbock TX are very nice people (NE ppl are even nicer lol). My biggest concern is we are a mix couple so would it be difficult for my husband (African American) to get a job in Boise? We not sure. Yes its sad we have to be concern about this.
im hispanic and Idaho native. we now lives in south Texas but miss idaho so much and luckily get to visit yearly to visit family. I have to say there is a big African american population. I don't see why it wouldn't be a problem in him finding a job. W/that said, I do have to mention, my family and I have been victims of racism when we traveled north of Idaho. this was back in 1990-2002 time. not sure how much has changed since then but I would just be aware of that. other than that Idaho is amazing and the people are wonderful in the Nampa, caldwell, meridian and boise area. good luck!!
Does it snow In Idaho
100000 percent.
Idaho is red sate and don't want to turn it blue ,stop talking about it
@@livinginidaho Why Conservatives don't have internet?
?@@bluerfoot
You think silly liberals are moving there? Its like minded people
Idaho needs to turn blue. Keep progressing into a modern state instead of being stuck in the past.
Get ready for it. You won't be alone Texas will be right there with you. There is always the possibility of space travel for all the Republicans.
Don’t forget the foxtail/grass-ons that get in your socks and dog’s ears. For this reason you should only visit. 😊
You never talk about lewiston. It's a nice little town. Can get to bigger town's. You can get to them in a few hrs.
My son is living there, we going to check it out this summer, thinking in buying a house for retirement, can we buy a house even if we no live there? we from Hawaii.
Yes you can buy a house if you don't live here. Feel free to reach out if you have questions.
BoySee? yes, BoyZee? No no no!
Thank you so much for this , we live in Omaha NE departing from the military as an air force family as business owners and looking forward to the move 😊
Im from Omaha too and I love it here in Boise!!
In Idaho Falls, you're meeting for a group cycle ride. It's mid June, a sunny day, but the temperature is in the mid 30's and blowing 30-40 mph at 8:am.
AMMON & REXBURG
Where are some river spots good to take kiddos?
I've lived around Phoenix for over 45 years and watched it grow, but instead of centralizing services and planning ahead, for the last half of my years here PHX has had to try to play catch up with freeways, smart expansion, infrastructure, and services, and for me it is always too little too late. I still love the state, but city management in general has been poor and there isn't as nice of a community feel as their once was. Smaller towns like Gilbert and further outlying towns are trying, but you miss on the history and such.
But as I type I am sitting a block away from Hyde Park, have enjoyed being able to walk everywhere - from Camel's Back to downtown shops and stops, to the river walk, with almost EVERYONE I pass saying hello, striking up conversations, and willing to share their favorite places around here. And you have a respectful blend of politics, but within an open community, which even as a conservative Republican (NOT a MAGA RINO) I am loving. Just strong community of 'we the people' living together well from what I have seen. I am sure more rural places lean right, but as we explore I haven't had to see the uglier side of that yet. Or the over-spent, handout entitlement going to far left can bring.
It is expensive for housing, but I think folks don't realize that every place that people want to live (Like beach towns and cities) drive prices up. Sucks, but that is how supply and demand, with capitalism works.
I'm moving to Idaho from Atlanta if I have to sleep in a tent. I hate Atlanta.
I'm in Blaine county, but for the new people thinking about moving to Boise, can you make a video about ev chargers? Just for the ones that have EVs. Maybe?
Thanks for watching. For a list of ev chargers in the Boise are you can check this out www.cityofboise.org/programs/climate-action/electric-vehicle-charging-stations/
For contrast, aka more of a reality check, watch the realtor video:
Why Californians are Leaving Boise Idaho in 2024
Yeah, the apartment I rented 7 years ago for a reasonable price now rents for more than double that. Whose income has increased that much? I left and I couldn't afford to live there now. The small city feel is gone and the traffic is terrible. It's fine if you have lots of money. And the politics ... well don't go there if you have a difficult pregnancy. The place is losing Ob-Gyns like crazy.
Idaho is full.Go somewhere else. The wages are absolute crap and the cost of housing is ridiculous thanks to all the teleworking California transplants. We are a very red state and unfortunately, the transplants are moving to Boise and trying to blue us up. Yes, the state is beautiful. Yes, the people are nice. But the native Idahoans are getting super tired of the political BS and the desire of outsiders to make us California, Oregon, Washington, New York or any of the other states lost to a few radical lefties willing to cheat, steal and break the law to take control of the state.
"The wages are absolute crap and the cost of housing is ridiculous" thanks to all the Silicon Valley tech bros buying up vacation homes, etc. in past 4 years. So interesting to read this forum as people in Boise complaining about same things we here in coastal CA upset about... #migration
Don’t move to Idaho we’re full
Thanks for watching and for the comment.
Move away
FYI it's pronounced Boisee not Boizee......there is an s not a z in Boise
5.8% income tax!? Holy…blue state Colorado dropped theirs to 4.4
Prices are coming down. Influx of new residents is declining
interest rates are going up and prices are coming down.
People are on the fence.
If interests rates go down, pricing will increase, demand will go up and inventory will go down.
I'm sorry, it's pronounced Boy-see, not Boy-zee...I'm a native & most outsiders say Boy-zee
@@bethmathews2691 I know :) Even my wife who grew up in Idaho grew up saying Boy-zee…it’s probably never going to change for me. My own idiosyncrasy.
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No, shoveling snow is a pain in the butt, not a nice thing to wake up to.
Thats is whats nice about Boise, it's not an everyday kinda thing here.
ITS FAR too expensive now. It's a mini california.
Likely people from Cali and NY, NJ ruined the state..?
Thanks for watching and for the comment. I find there are a lot of great people moving here from out of state
Pros: none
Cons: everything
Summary: don’t even visit
Yours truly-
Boise resident for life
It’s “Boy-see.” Not Boiz-zee. Most people find it annoying that people don’t say the name of the town right.
Thanks for watching and thank you for letting me know.
Boy-zee, Boy-ZEE, Boy-ZEEEE! Mwuahahahah!
Its definitely over rated here. If you like slow living great but its boring.
Hemmingway died there
Your right, Hemmingway did live in Idaho, but it wasn't Boise... He lived 3 hours east in Sun Valley Idaho. I did a video on Sun Valley - th-cam.com/video/pQReVW9l4Ik/w-d-xo.html
you blame ID for his suicide ?
You're reaching she just stated that he died there not that idaho killed him @mungox1
@@mungox1 PTSD and depression did. The nickle mines got more people
News flash Iadho is not on the west coast.
Thanks for the news flash… your correct it’s the PNW
Beautiful scenery
Toxic politics
bears and wolves run the streets don't believe the hype
We are moving there just after June 2025 as soon as my wife graduates from Nursing School.
Congrats on the move... what area are you considering a move to?
Caldwell.
@@jefferystephen-ud7id Great. What is it about Caldwell that has you considering it?
Your videos. lol. My company has branches in Nampa, Meridian, and Boise and one over in Twin Falls. I will be able to transfer as I run our Salem Oregon location now and will be able to take a sales territory over there. my wife is into a pediatrics nursing career upon graduation and is going to try to get some sort of residency program at St. Luke’s. we are newlyweds who met after raising five adult sons between the two of us, and our empty nesters, and very young for our ages. Financially, Caldwell makes the most sense just from doing 100s of searches on Zillow.
Great talking with you today! Looking forward to helping with the move.
Now that In N Out is here, there is no reason to ever leave. Ha ha.
Thanks for watching and for the comment.
It’s “boy-SEE”. You are pronouncing it “boy-ZEE”. It’s like fingernails on a chalkboard.
High prices, untenable traffic and the people are weird.
Boi-see, please. : )
Ha its funny you made this video right before a decent snow fall happened and the temp stayed in the teens for 2 weeks.
That was a good storm
Thanks for watching and commenting
Whether there sounds lovely compared to this hot Phoenix hell
Guys not a local. No one here pronounces it boiZe
There is no “Z” in Boise. Boy-See not Boy-zee
Boy-SEE not Boy-Zee. Come on bro 🤦♂️
tell everyone that boise is terrible and to stay away, we dont need to grow and become a big city. its a good size. stop coming here and making the traffic worse lol
What about all the tweakers and crime?
Not really a thing… where are you watching from?
I’ve never seen a Confederate flag in Boise.😂😂😂
If you look at the license plates you might see a few Confederate flags; when I lived in Massachusetts in the seventies; I’d see a few Confederate flags on a few license plates; I’m a black man but looking at them didn’t bother me at all.
Thanks for watching
The political environment is another factor. Guys in old pickups with Trump flags and confederate flags driving around, or congregating in parks and showing their guns to each other. Dumbass politicians like Raul Labrador.
Traffic is stupid - the area was never well planned to handle traffic - far worse than you’d expect for a city of Boise’s size.
Hot as hell in the summer - so hot that fish don’t bite.
Outdoor activity - yes.
Wanna-be big city politics.
I relate all this having lived in Boise in the late 80’s and in Caldwell in the last few years.
Houses super expensive - think California prices.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Boise isn't perfect and has pros and cons.
Boo hoo..cry more😭😭
Trump2024
What's the matter, the city hasn't been destroyed, there isn't rampant violence? If you hate it why don't you move to a solid blue area?
Home prices the same as CA??
I cannot stand that people from Idaho have such arrogant and contemptuous opinions about people from a state they have never been and only have info from TH-cam videos.
My CA home sold for 1.1m. My home here cost me 370k all in.
You’re welcome for the In N Out (Top Flight etc) btw.
@@scrwwea_nhl_hut5288quit acting like some disgusting white knight liberal. California is a failed state that was ruined by progressivism. People sell their shack on the beach for $4m and go pay $500k for a 120k house in Idaho, forcing Idahoans out of the housing market.
Bro, It’s BoiSE not BoiZE. 😁👍
I am going to keep saying Boize as long as you keep saying "bro".
I know.
Thanks
But Bro!!!😎
Left America years ago and thinking of coming back. Boise looks nice but it seems like the Cali and Portland people are going to come ruin it.
No vacancy, go away
Boise is ASS! Anyone thinking of moving here should reconsider. There is nothing to do here. There are zero good restaurants. The weather is unpredictable. This entire video is propaganda
It"s all bad stay away!
nooooooo
YESSSSSSS
@@livinginidaho 😒
It’s pronounced BOYsee not BOYzee. And I’ve never been there and live 1200 miles away.
I know.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment :)
Who the fuck cares about ikea
How long have you loved her?
Fyi... it's Boy.see not Boy.zee
Loved who?
I know I don’t always pronounce Boise correctly
Thanks for watching
If you moved here, please move away. If you think you want to move here, please don't!
I’m moving to Idaho! there seems to be very few blacks, and there are a lot of very pro-white people there! My wife and I are excited to be a part of a strong white identity in the state and start a family!! 🙂❤️
You picked the wrong place, buddy. People like you are shunned. Go to China.
Confederate flags😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.
Thanks for watching