When you see articles about state-to-state or metro-to-metro migration flows pertaining to Idaho, they’re normally how quickly the population of the state has grown. Many times, they’ll take a deeper look at where those new residents came from.
And there’s no denying that Idaho’s population has grown. In fact it’s grown about 20% over the past decade. After years of the Gem State and some of its cities making lists like “Top 10 Best Places to Live,” “Top 10 Safest States in America,” “Best States for Outdoor Enthusiasts” and “Top 10 Most Scenic Drives in America,” the secret’s out. All of a sudden, people who couldn’t locate Idaho on a map and only it existed because of potatoes thought it could be their next happily ever after.
While a great majority of new residents are loving it, there’s another group of people preparing to leave the state – native born Idahoans who are looking for a change. Some may never have pictured themselves staying in the same place where they were born long term. Others may have a reason for why they’re looking to leave…