It's a much more realistic work-life balance culture. Instead of working 60 hours a week, you work 40 to 45 hours a week and gain even more hours back from the commute, he said. That's not to say that adjusting to life in Boise is without its drawbacks. There's less diversity and fewer facilities and cultural events than in many major cities, Carter said.
But the tradeoff is that he sometimes goes fishing on his lunch break, he says. And if he and his wife want to go on a weekend getaway, they can easily drive into the mountains to go camping or backpacking, or drive to Portland or Seattle to visit friends and family. Lucas Marshall, 29, and his wife moved to Boise from Los Angeles in Later that same year, they were able to buy a home.
While it was "a huge adjustment" moving to Boise — which has a population of about , as compared to Los Angeles' nearly four million — Boise has far surpassed his expectations in terms of quality of life, Marshall told me.
What took me six months to do here would have taken me at least 5 to 10 years in Los Angeles. In the fall of , Marshall opened a pop-up shop, Marshall Goods , which sells men's clothing and other goods right next to Goldy's Breakfast Bistro , a beloved local breakfast spot.
He's considering opening up a permanent store. Thanks for the warm welcome and for making our first week rad! For you. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options. Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. Good Subscriber Account active since Shortcuts. Looking for fun things to do with kids? Make your way to Zoo Boise to see penguins, red pandas, and snow leopards. Or soak up the sun with water park fun at Roaring Springs Water Park , which has slides, lazy rivers, a wave pool, and more!
Photo via josieave. With only 2. Visit Boise River Greenbelt , a mile stretch of riverside parks and trails for a scenic spot to jog or ride your bike. Get some fresh air at Julia Davis Park by strolling through the gardens or renting a paddle boat to take out on the water.
Head over to Ann Morrison Park , which offers everything from cricket fields and bocce courts to horseshoe pits and a dog park. Let your pup run free off-leash and play in the swimming areas at 5. Photo via fromseastotrees. Want a great place to ski and snowboard in the winter? And come summer, you can head down to the Boise River , which runs through the city, allowing for easy access to kayaking, inner tubing, fishing, and paddle boarding. Photo via boisestateuniversity.
Located along the banks of the Boise River, Boise State University BSU offers more than fields of study with excellent nursing, computer science, and engineering programs.
The university has even been ranked among the top 50 most innovative schools in the nation! Photo via capitalcitypublicmarket. Snag unique gifts, homemade beauty products, and local artwork and jewelry at Mixed Greens. Want to see a show-stopping public art display? Make your way to Freak Alley , the largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest, where murals and graffiti come to life in magnificent colors, shapes, and styles!
Photo via thebasquemarket. Boise home prices have dramatically risen, and Boise is now one of the hottest real estate markets in the country. Who can afford these more expensive homes? People from out of state. That being said, Boise is still a more affordable place to live than other costly cities in the Pacific Northwest.
Overall, the cost of living in Boise is 1. Affordability is a metric that is going to be different for every person and their lifestyle. For us, Boise appears to be heading in the direction of Portland and may become inaccessible and too expensive for us.
Boise does have a popular craft beer scene, exciting up and coming wineries, a plethora of hip coffee shops, and two fabulous farmers markets that open up in the spring. Having a city where the arts are thriving, and creative pursuits are not only accepted but applauded, is something that we think is very important to the vibrancy of a city. Boise has a fantastic art scene! The most famous music festival being Treefort, a 5-day indie rock festival that takes over downtown Boise.
For us, the lack of diversity in Boise gives us serious pause. The lack of diversity does not mean that Boise is an unwelcoming place or deeply divided. Far from it, my personal experience as a multi-ethnic woman was one of staggering friendliness and warmth. Overall, Boise is becoming a more liberal city they even have a female Democratic mayor that is exceptionally welcoming to people.
In fact, Boise has a large refugee population and has taken great strides to be a haven for people from Iraq, Syria, Somalia, and Congo. Currently, Boise has over 19, refugees from all over the world. Boise has access to everything you could want. Great hospitals, an international airport, a fun selection of restaurants, thriving local businesses, community events, Boise State University, and every big box store you could ever want.
Boise has an estimated population of , people. Of course, with Boise being the fastest growing city in the US, those numbers are rising every year. From the population in Boise rose by Do you want to hear something crazy? You ask a long time resident? I understand that if you lived here, you would see the change in commute times, but in comparison to the rest of the US, time spent in the car in Boise is very low.
According to the U. Census Bureau, drivers spend an average of over 25 minutes for commute time in their vehicle. In Boise, the average time spent commuting is 17 minutes. The only time we ever saw traffic in Boise was when we were in the neighboring cities of Meridian and Nampa. Is traffic going to get worse in Boise? You guys, everyone says hi to you here.
For real, the people are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and warm. Boise may be a mid-sized city, but it has retained its small-town charm. People from Boise love their city and put a lot of love and pride towards creating a community-focused environment.
Boise is listed by MSN as the eighth safest city in the world. In fact, Idaho, in general, is one of the safest states in the US. Related: 25 Fun things to do in Boise with kids. So how was the chemistry for us? Did it excite us? Did it feel like…maybe I want to see more of you? It did. We really enjoyed our time there. It took a little while. But once the weather warmed up and we spent more time outdoors we saw the great potential this amazing city has.
Is it true? There is a massive influx of people moving to Boise, and a lot of them are from California. In truth, the biggest group of people moving to Boise are residents from within the state. No one ever treated me like a pariah when I told them I used to live in California. Mostly they would just joke with me not to tell anyone, and then we would move on. What makes one a Californian? I digress. Just stop talking about how much better you are.
Stop living up to the stereotype that Californians are elitist snobs. Look, people in Boise are incredibly nice. But if you are moving from California to Idaho, you might want to change your California plates as soon as possible.
We loved our time in Boise, and we went back and forth on if this is where we want to live. The high quality of life, the outstanding nature, the growing downtown area, and the warm community vibe left us with a lot to think about. While we love the natural beauty here, we crave a different type of nature with thick dark forests we can get gleefully lost in. Stay tuned. Are you thinking about moving to Boise, Idaho?
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