Mountain West

Boise, ID

Lifestyle migration winner with manageable scale.

Best overall: 45Population: 811,115Median home: $488,570

Score breakdown

How this metro wins

family affordability index0

remote worker advantage35

wealth accumulation potential34

school to cost ratio37

climate comfort score71

career mobility score32

raising kids score55

safety score77

disaster resilience score75

migration momentum score38

best overall score45

Tradeoffs

Median rent$1,794

Median income$85,987

School score73

Housing remains comparatively accessible for a growth-oriented metro.

Job growth is steadier than explosive, which can appeal to households prioritizing stability.

Migration is positive but measured, which can mean fewer boomtown distortions.

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