The Real Reasons People Are Leaving Idaho | Living In Idaho

[@livinginidaho]

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[@IdahoFatTireBikeFun]

Idaho has a huge diversity of microclimates and microcultures. After 21 years in the US Army, I retired to rural eastern Idaho in 2016. Then the pandemic happened and we are almost suburbia. Idaho can be awesome if you adjust to the microclimates and microcultures.

[@IdahoFatTireBikeFun]

Love those 🚲 lanes!

[@EmeraldIIIGaming]

As someone who’s lived in Idaho my whole life, I feel like I’ve been shut out by the cost of living. My parents were forced to leave because they couldn’t afford how expensive Idaho got when they got older. Don’t get me wrong I love this state, I wouldn’t feel pressured to leave if I wasn’t struggling to make ends meet. It used to be affordable before all the people moved in. My parents remembered when the first boom of people came in the 80’s and then it kept growing and booming once again. People used to be very friendly, but now everyone’s bitter and upset because of all the people. I could see these things scaring other people off. Idaho can’t keep up with the amount of people and it shows. I miss the days where things were all fields.

[@lah67]

i totally agree. our roads can't handle it, our infrastructure can't handle it, and if this keeps up, idaho will become just like all those states that these people have left.

[@brandondavis7239]

Your not alone. I've lived here my whole life and can't afford it anymore. I'll be moving in the next year or so if I make it that long

[@lah67]

@@brandondavis7239 breaks my heart to see idahoans leaving idaho. but i get it. i have no idea how younger people are supposed to be expected to stay. there is better pay and lower cost of living in just about every other state. good luck to you.

[@brandondavis7239]

@lah67 I'm paying 2000 dollars a month on a 4 bedroom home I'm renting. I live out in kuna . This is why I'm leaving. Sorry if I offend anyone but it's cause of California people Washington people and Oregon people. They drove all there little shit hole state up to were no one can live and guess we're they are doing it know. I mean this with my whole heart go back to your shit holes you crawled out of. You all destroyed this place I called home since birth you priced me out of affordable housing. Thanks from me and any other born and raised here idahoian that has been here for more than 40 years and watched you all destroy this place I call home.

[@MajinFajita]

It’s literally a domino affect from having open borders and all of these illegal immigrants who come here expecting a safe haven and realizing that it is almost just as bad here now than it is from where they came from. Everyone gets shuffled around population goes up and everyone is forced to have to deal with extreme culture shock to the point where communication and transparency is completely gone add that with covid and you have a disaster

[@briand5083]

I lived in Boise for about 10 years. Loved it. Sadly, the wages weren't nearly what were needed for the cost of living. Once in a while, my ex-wife asks if I would agree to move back with our kids. I'll pull up the Ada County Sheriff's recruitment page to see what their wages are and see that I would take a nearly $20 per hour pay cut. That's if I convinced them to start me off at their highest pay rate.

[@brandondavis7239]

Still aint

[@johndrake5205]

to your point about friends, I think a lot of people move to Idaho because of the isolation

[@livinginidaho]

That can definitely be a reason some people move here. Thanks for watching.

[@williamter]

Retired NYPD new to ADA County and it’s one huge construction zone traffic on roads made for tractors on farms that have turned 1 farm address into 250 Toll Brothers addresses!

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

NYPD IS SO USELESS. They're the LAZIEST COPS EVER. A bunch of useless fat slobs that only care about their over paid employment and their pensions. NYPD is useless. Never around when you need them. They seem to side with the criminals from what I've seen. Anyway enjoy your retirement in Idaho. Hopefully you are the exception and not the typical NYPD pathetic do nothing loser cop.

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

NYPD is awful. They do nothing. Most useless police department in the world.

[@livinginidaho]

The treasure valley is growing. Welcome to Boise!

[@Daves_Not_Here_Man_76]

ACHD is the 3rd most corrupt county agency in the entire country.

[@sammimata]

We did a scouting trip and it helped so much! Craig, Spencer, Charlie and Kara are so helpful!

[@jamieku513]

@@sammimata check out Utah too!! Better cost of living, better medical, and wages. Also, the Ozarks of Missouri are stunning and very family-oriented.

[@jamieku513]

Too many people aren’t doing their research before they move to Idaho or aren’t visiting enough before they move. The Idaho locals can be quite a culture shock, the cost of living is a shock, the cold winters are a shock, the lack of good medical is a shock, the amount of traffic in the Treasurer Valley is a shock, lack of good restaurants are a shock, people not being as friendly as expected is a shock, and some of the lowest wages in the country are a shock. But hey, at least it’s a Red state..except Boise does have a democrat mayor 🥴

[@Daves_Not_Here_Man_76]

McSleaze is domestic terrorist

[@rickclark4714]

@@jamieku513 Yeah, the poster child R mountain west state has a D capital. LOL.

[@MrRedsi]

Yet I'm sure I'm living in probably the one of the best States in the country. Depending on the town/city we have everything we need. Yes, we have harsh winters, but we aren't worrying about tornado and hurricanes destroying out home. We don't have to worry about any other crazy weather that could kill us. We can also walk our neighborhoods anytime at night without worrying about running into something sketchy. My kids feeling safe outweighs living in a city where there is "more to do".

[@jamieku513]

@@MrRedsi Idaho is nice but it’s changing rapidly, especially Boise area. By the way, crime is going up in Idaho- just look at recent statistics. Natural disasters happen everywhere- you may not have to worry about hurricanes, but what about wild fires? People with asthma have been advised to not move to Idaho because of this. Air quality is actually not that great in Idaho compared to other places. My point is Idaho is not the Holy Land like these realtors make it out to be. They are enticing people to come to an area that is changing drastically from all the people moving in. There are other places just as nice as Idaho that actually need people- Idaho does not and this is exactly why wages are so low and cost of living is high in Idaho. If people were needed there- it would be the opposite. People should realize they are paying almost California prices and not getting an ocean or the great weather.

[@reserva120]

Funny all the negativity you speak of is mostly because vile racist democrats Californians coming here after destroying their own state .. The level of stupidity and ignorance and rudeness of them has a tangible effect on locals .. Medical “ that makes zero sense “ a third of the city is Medical care, a vast majority of the buildings for 10 miles .. but hey -at least blue voters are vile stupid people who hate everything and everyone..

[@johnnymidas5879]

THANKS CRAIG I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR INPUT.❤

[@livinginidaho]

Thanks for watching!

[@HETech94]

Born and raised in idaho and left for nevada to work in the mines at 18, decided after 5 years to return home still working in nevada though. Sadly idaho ranks low for the skilled trades, as a HE mechanic for the mines in Nevada I make more than I ever could working anywhere in Idaho it has now got me thinking after almost 6 years in idaho if i should have stayed in nevada.

[@amandabraun2312]

In the winter time, wake up and be in the sun at least 5 to 10 minutes. Sometimes, it helps to wake up in the middle of the night and watch a movie. Make sure you shovel the snow and salt the stairs when you wake up. Try to get a home with a wood stove. It'll warm you better.

[@directcoolingservice7225]

Moved back to cda area after a 50 year absence whist I had returned sooner the people are great GOD FAMILY AND GUNS, they just stand for righteousness! and aren’t fooled by the woke BULLSHIT give the glory to the ALMIGHTY AND are not Fooled by the great deceiver 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Alan_in_Portland]

I wish I didn't miss my chance to live in Treasure Valley back in 2020. I even checked out Nampa in March before the shutdown.

[@livinginidaho]

I feel yah... that one can hurt a bit. Where do you live now?

[@Alan_in_Portland]

@@livinginidaho I live in Portland. I didn't leave.

[@KathleenMcNe]

I moved to Idaho 37 years ago and never looked back. Full disclosure: my family is on its sixth generation here, but I lived much of my early life in another state. I feel incredibly blessed to live in waterfront splendor just outside a small mountain-lake resort town that is beautiful, safe, clean, tranquil, friendly, surrounded by spectacular scenery, and a year-around recreational paradise. Life here could not be more rewarding or less stressful.

[@rickclark4714]

Poor economy for working age professional or aspiring professional families. Infrastructure and roads and schools are lacking.

[@livinginidaho]

Boise has alot of room for growth. I'm liking where its heading though. Excited to see the next decade here. Thanks for watching.

[@rickclark4714]

Taxes also kinda high for an alleged right leaning state. The conservatives in the legislature seem kind of sclerotic and old boyish. The state needs a Desantis or Youngkin.

[@Daves_Not_Here_Man_76]

The economy is outstanding for the trades. Yes we are better than you

[@isntdelicate1337]

Yeah I agree and our public transportation system fucking sucks. But then again I don’t think they ever thought the state would get this big

[@MrJSpicoli]

The biggest reason people are leaving Idaho is to make a second trip back to where they moved from and get the rest of their stuff.

[@hollyloomer7667]

YAY ski season is coming to Bogus and Brundage - Bring it La Nina - "From a 50+ snow loving Boise native".

[@mattdecker6791]

Love your presentation idea and switching between A roll to B roll and using maps. You'd be a good high school teacher.

[@livinginidaho]

Thanks! My folks always thought I'd be a teacher of something... looks like it's teaching people about Idaho.

[@OldJoeBlows]

I’m an educator, 27 years. I took a 35% pay cut to get out of California. Yes, the pay adjustment has been quite an adjustment. However, the fact that I do not have to go along with the BS being taught to children in California, is priceless!! I didn’t realize there are more liberals than I thought. The social media influence has hit them. The pride flag flying and zero carbon emissions banner on the Boise City Hall building was disheartening. This all means we need to get more active politically. Don’t make me do it. 😂. Overall, I love the slow down. Give me farms over concrete any day! My soul has been able to relax since moving here. If you know, you know.

[@livinginidaho]

Thanks for sharing

[@Calcifina]

As an Idaho native I'm sorry you feel pride flags and zero carbon signs are bad things. I hope you get better and your kids learn things outside your classroom.

[@OldJoeBlows]

@ I don’t speak of those topics in my classroom. Seriously zero carbon emissions, how??? Especially when we have the rest of the world multiplying it. Please, inform me, how will that be accomplished? Why must there be flags about how you like to have sex? Really? Do I really need to know that you like it in the butt to go into your store to buy an item? I’d rather not. It’s so weird. Why is it so important to put that in everyone’s face? No one has less rights. No one is not allowed anywhere. It’s divisive, just like the Democratic Party.

[@Calcifina]

@OldJoeBlows pride is not just about sex, that's reductive at best and ignorance at worst. ANY group making changes to bad climate policies should be encouraged so that others do the same. I'm surprised by an educator that doesn't do research.

[@Calcifina]

@@OldJoeBlows Welcome to Idaho, grow and flourish with ALL your fellow humans 😁

[@isntdelicate1337]

Please tell me if the house prices will get any lower 😭😭 Or even the apartment prices…it’s hard out here when you didnt move away from a rich state already

[@Rexrif]

I had family from both parents that lived in Idaho. As a kid, I hated going there because "there's nothing to do" there. As an adult, I would love to move there and buy some land. It's such a beautiful state and much less people. Maybe some day

[@livinginidaho]

@@Rexrif so funny how things change. Thanks for watching

[@jamieku513]

If you want much less people go to Wyoming or Montana heck or even the Dakotas. The Treasure Valley is almost at 1 million in Idaho. Idaho is growing rapidly and traffic is becoming a nightmare.

[@Rexrif]

@@jamieku513 to be fair, the family i was talking about was mostly in twin falls or there was some in the Idaho falls/Pocatello area. So if I could move there it would probably be in the Idaho falls area. However, even those areas are getting crazy

[@Daves_Not_Here_Man_76]

@@jamieku513 Traffic here is a joke compared to any other big city. The biggest problem is the government's refusal to sync the lights.

[@maryhenri3254]

Moved to the North End from LA couple years ago. I had no idea there were so many liberals in this neighborhood. But not the fun, creative liberals of CA that have goofy political ideas. The Boise liberals just have the goofy political ideas. They're nice enough on the outside, but there's not a lot of there there.

[@livinginidaho]

The north end can lean a bit more liberal I’ve found. Happy to have you here. Why did you choose the north end when you moved?

[@maryhenri3254]

@@livinginidaho It's very beautiful, I can go hiking three minutes away, close to Coop and Whole Foods and downtown.

[@rickclark4714]

@@maryhenri3254 We love the north end, its political bent notwithstanding. The trees, Hyde park, proximity to downtown, historic feel, all unique and great. Pricey tho, and the good houses on the good streets rarely come up for sale. It underscores the tragedy of places like Portland that have similar neighborhoods but have self destructed. Prayers for Boise.

[@maryhenri3254]

@@rickclark4714 Well said! I do pray a lot for this place as I've been watching it degrade in just the few short years I've been here. I always tell people before you desire to import liberal policies, please go spend one month in my previous house in LA and then come back and let me know how those liberal policies are working out.

[@adamgriffin7010]

Craig, name of place to get the breakfast burrito you recommend? Thanks!

[@livinginidaho]

www.hawkinspacout.com

[@MrJSpicoli]

Chik Fila

[@Ussmak]

@@livinginidaho Pac-out, Viking and Big Judd's, baby!

[@ItsMe-cr7sx]

Kinda bums me out that everyone from CA can go surf. That’s southern CA. Which is 10hrs south. I’m from Northern CA, and I feel like we don’t exist. Yeah we don’t have blizzards, but the ocean is 3 hrs west from us and it’s like 54•. You don’t surf or swim there. Unless in a scuba suit. We go there to escape the heat during the summer. Does CA north of Sacramento not exist to the rest of America??? Nothern CA is not SF. Divide the state in 3rds. The top 1/3 is not existent to you folks. Mostly republicans and Gruesome Newsom hates us. That’s why they burned us out with wild fires 🔥

[@Yetified_Mayhem]

Road rage, traffic, and sprawling strip malls. What's not to love these days.

[@eejintech]

i thinking of moving from iowa to idaho

[@RussetPotato]

The locals will tell you we are full go away. SO prepare yourself for that

[@BossyPants225]

If you move here and don’t like Idaho and move away, you’re not the type of person Idaho needs. Glad to see you go!

[@montea5390]

This is the exact comment which makes Idaho crappy is people like you.

[@EatYourPancakesDummie]

I found a Proud Boys Member

[@Daves_Not_Here_Man_76]

@@EatYourPancakesDummie Proud boys are leftoid feds.

[@RussetPotato]

As someone born here I can vouch Idahoans are crappy people. And as far as the leave comments. MAKE ME

[@a.m.kimber]

@montea5390 First, Idaho is not “crappy”. It’s a beautiful state that has a lot to offer if you bother to look. Second, granted the original commenter might not have expressed themselves in most diplomatic fashion, but the sentiment goes for all states. Best to move to a state that fits, then stay in one that makes you unhappy - and other those around you unhappy as well.

[@riseup3150]

Current problem everywhere not just idaho is house cost to benefit rational. That being that its not rational at all.

[@donnavaughn9409]

Actually people are moving to Idaho from CA and probably are staying, they can't all leave

[@livinginidaho]

@@donnavaughn9409 you’re correct.

[@OldJoeBlows]

I did three months ago. I love it! ❤

[@suzibean]

Apparently being born and raised in the Boise area creates nicer and more welcoming people according to the comments. It's really sad to see.

[@JM-ro9oq]

People are leaving because of the locals

[@livinginidaho]

What people?

[@Fenderonly2746]

Summers are brutal

[@keyser456]

They are, but to be fair it's a dry heat vs. hot and humid.

[@heavydoseoftruth386]

Without even watching the video I’ll tell you why, it’s too effing cold!!!

[@livinginidaho]

@@heavydoseoftruth386 lol the winters aren’t for everyone

[@bikinguncle]

Cold? I'm one of the bike riding weirdos in the -12F temps. Been doing it since the 1980s. (stay off my lawn)

[@XterminatorIII]

I worked at Intuit and sadly got laid off after they closed the site here in July (after I had JUST relocated here in April). Sadly the job market for software/tech has been non-existent so may have to leave :( I could get something remote but then I fear if I get laid off again I’ll be in the same position I am no

[@jayok7609]

@@XterminatorIII as an idaho native yes please leave and take anyone you’ve encouraged to come here with you

[@chellejack3480]

​@@jayok7609 you don't have to be so rude.

[@jayok7609]

@@chellejack3480 yes I do. This area has been ruined bcuz of all these aholes that come here from their stupid liberal states. They don’t stay and fight. Then they come here with their remote jobs getting paid their Cali wages or name your dumb left wing state. They drive up housing prices. F them. All of them can f off

[@XterminatorIII]

@ damn dude why so hostile? Nice way to treat someone who just got laid off

[@jayok7609]

@@XterminatorIII I don’t care. Go somewhere else. I hope you find a great job somewhere else

[@GnarlsDarwin]

please leave…make room for me. I can’t wait to move to Idaho from Colorado.

[@randyrowland9881]

we are in process of moving from CO - can't stand CO liberal politics any longer - need to spend my retirement years in a conservative state.

[@Weswatsonsprisonpocket]

People can stop moving here

[@j01150126]

Idaho grew too fast with the blessings of state and local governments. But if we were an actual democracy and had a plebicite vote on growth it wouldn't have happened so fast. So now, the people who don't want growth, have switched to plan B. No not the birth control lol. We have refused to approve any new services i.e. no increase in taxes or school bonds. And Idahoans if they come from the country, most of us, will just keep voting against any services that will support the growth. Nampa closed down several schools because the native population refused to support the bonds. Even some of the fire departments have want to merge between cities because the locals are refusing to pay for more. I am someone who goes to the city council meetings. The members are seeing dollar signs for themselves but are not representing their constituents. The people here are pretty nasty about out of towners behind closed doors. I have lived here for 32 years went to Riggins and had racial slurs thrown at me. I am part Asian. Your making money off of real estate or some service we need to be transparent.

[@YodaIsDrunk]

Idaho is a secret sanctuary state, so keep that in mind. It's Mexico without the beaches.

[@wrecktherest208]

We’re full.

[@livinginidaho]

Don’t worry, we checked - Idaho just ordered an extra shipment of mountains, rivers, and potatoes. Plenty of room for everyone!

[@tmugglee]

Pathetic loser

[@timsimmons9995]

Dude keep your hands on the wheel.

[@rickyism1576]

Pls, pls go away. We are all begging.

[@livinginidaho]

@@rickyism1576 some people do leave. Some people stay.

[@rickyism1576]

@@livinginidaho Your a cockroach, impossible to get rid of unfortunately.

[@tmugglee]

This might be the most pathetic comment I’ve ever read. Stay in your house you grump

[@rictech.]

The J walker ? Obviously he was from California

[@mattdecker6791]

@@rictech. No doubt.

[@livinginidaho]

😂

[@davidadams7352]

Bye 👋

[@christopherpatch4810]

Come here at the expense of others. Appreciate that. Don’t come here, locals typically don’t like you even though we are kind to you.

[@Ceadus34]

Say Boise and I'll tell you if you belong in Idaho.

[@tmugglee]

You’re a loser

[@jefflebowski3319]

Grew up in Idaho, I say Boizeeeeeeeee. That cool with you?

[@Ceadus34]

@@jefflebowski3319 no.

[@docholliday3043]

If you’re a liberal keep moving Idaho is full!!😊

[@mattdecker6791]

In EVERY introductory conversation here in WY I will be asked "where do you live?", followed by, "where did you live before that?" I find this very, ah, different and unusual. Does the same occur in Boise?

[@Daves_Not_Here_Man_76]

Yes. We're looking for the Californians

[@gordocojones]

@@Daves_Not_Here_Man_76 which is odd because before Californians started moving to these other states and “fking them up”, everybody was moving to California and fking IT up. Pot meet kettle.

[@mattdecker6791]

Excellent point about relationships. We recently relocated to WY from the West Coast for retirement but gave Boise a close look. We didnt know anyone and still have few friends after six months. Biggest negative surprises have been the amount of xenophobia we've faced by locals, along with a couple of instances of unprovoked, insane road rage.

[@livinginidaho]

Relationships is a big deal. Glad to hear you found a place to call home in Wyoming. What made you choose Wyoming of Idaho?

[@mattdecker6791]

@@livinginidaho It was a close call but it came down to taxes. ID is lower than CA but NOT that much lower. Western WY, on the other hand, has significantly lower taxes. Over the years we spent a great deal of time in ID and twice owned vacation lots in the state. In the end, it was a very, very tough choice between Cody and Eagle.

[@wendeeb3883]

It's sad that people who move from California are ostracized in other states. If not for a job, people are leaving because California no longer aligns with their values. Idaho was on my list along with 4 other states. I find it interesting that most Idaho realtors make videos on why not to come. In addition, I have absolutely no connections in Idaho, and I will never make friends if I move their alone.

[@mattdecker6791]

@@wendeeb3883 Good points! During an extensive remodel we found several businesses cheated us by charging a (CA) price once they discovered we were from out of state. Changing license plates, buying a phone with a local area code, and being present on site for any work done helped with not being ripped-off.

[@wendeeb3883]

@mattdecker6791 Very intuitive. Thanks for the tip.

[@paulwright5510]

If you are going to live in Idaho you vote Republican i will not have my state turn into a California dump.

[@PizzaRatPicker]

Dictating how other people should vote based on where they live doesn't sound very democratic.

[@CaptPeon]

​@@PizzaRatPicker Right wingers don't like democracy

[@suzibean]

What about those of us who have lived here all our lives and don't align with the Republicans? Also telling people how they have to vote isn't very American.

[@Calcifina]

Idaho native and I will use my freedom to vote how I like, don't you go telling people what to do😤

[@wisemanwalkingdowntheroad4275]

That’s a really screwed up attitude!

[@helok9]

Don’t California my Idaho!

[@livinginidaho]

@@helok9 thanks for watching

[@jamieku513]

It’s a little too late.. have you seen all the houses being built so damn close to each other going up everywhere around Boise…starting to look like California.

[@RussetPotato]

It’s not YOUR Idaho it’s OUR Idaho and change is inevitable.

[@tmugglee]

You’re pathetic

[@jayok7609]

Please leave. So happy to hear when people leave. Good riddance

[@ChadHunt-no9ih]

Wow, the comments seem to show how not nice the natives are.

[@blacklight4460]

The people around Boise are five times nicer than the Portland area. So it's all relative

[@chellejack3480]

Yes there's some pretty c***** comments here

[@timsimmons9995]

Too many conservatives! Very red state. No abortions, and everyone carries a gun! Plus low wages, hot summers, and freezing winters

[@blacklight4460]

Yapping 😂

[@JasonBourne1966-n9g]

Get out!

[@Lizzy-e5l]

Because most people in Idaho are RUDE AND RACIST, and also they Don't allow weed in this state 😉😆

[@blacklight4460]

Really tell us where you think that people are nice. And you must be quite young because legal weed is still relatively new everywhere in the US

[@chellejack3480]

You've never met most people in idaho, so how do you know how they act?

[@freddog5218]

please leave and take your democrat politics with you.

[@RRAWDOGG]

There is nothing to do in Idaho and its freezing cold no thanks

[@KathleenMcNe]

Idaho is a year-around recreational paradise. But if you're not into the outdoors or don't like the four seasons, I can understand why Idaho isn't for you.

[@chellejack3480]

Winter doesn't last the whole year. 😂

[@KidCorporate]

Cool stay out