For the last 47 years, a moving company called United Van Lines has done an annual migration survey to see which states were the most popular destinations to move to and which states people had enough of.
Idaho appeared on their “Top 10 States to Move To” for seven straight years from 2014-2021. In fact, the Gem State found itself at the very top of that list in 2019 and 2020. It started to look like interest in Idaho was starting to fade as we sunk as low as #15 in 2022 and #21 in 2023.
Unfortunately for those who hate growth, Idaho was back up to #11 when they released the 2024 results. The results also showed that Idaho’s inbound traffic outpaces its outbound traffic 56.51% to 43.49%. That said, no Idaho cities appeared on the list of top inbound Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Where Are Idahoans Moving To?
Those numbers show that while some people are looking for a better life in the Gem State, there’s still enough people who have had enough and are ready for a fresh start. Starting over in a new place as an adult can be difficult but some places just feel “right” when it’s time to move on from a situation that’s no longer serving you for one reason or another…